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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.37, 610.43 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.37, 610.43 and 245.84 is: 339.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.37 : 610.43 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.37/610.43 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.37x = 610.43 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.37x = 150,063.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,063.83/442.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.23

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