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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 610.44 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 610.44 and 245.89 is: 339.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 610.44 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/610.44 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 610.44 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 150,097.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,097.50/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.31

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