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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 610.42 and 245.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 610.42 and 245.85 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 610.42 = 245.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/610.42 = 245.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 610.42 × 245.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 150,071.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,071.76/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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