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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.38, 610.41 and 245.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.38, 610.41 and 245.90 is: 339.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.38 : 610.41 = 245.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.38/610.41 = 245.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.38x = 610.41 × 245.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.38x = 150,096.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,096.77/442.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.29

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