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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 610.31 and 245.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 610.31 and 245.79 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 610.31 = 245.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/610.31 = 245.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 610.31 × 245.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 150,006.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,006.87/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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