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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 610.45 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 610.45 and 243.19 is: 335.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 610.45 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/610.45 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 610.45 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 148,453.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,453.42/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.59

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