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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 610.31 and 245.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 610.31 and 245.80 is: 339.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 610.31 = 245.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/610.31 = 245.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 610.31 × 245.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 150,014.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,014.20/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.14

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