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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 610.35 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 610.35 and 245.80 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 610.35 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/610.35 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 610.35 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 150,024.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,024.03/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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