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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.36, 610.50 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.36, 610.50 and 245.94 is: 339.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.36 : 610.50 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.36/610.50 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.36x = 610.50 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.36x = 150,145.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,145.00/442.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.42

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