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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.41, 610.39 and 245.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.41, 610.39 and 245.89 is: 339.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.41 : 610.39 = 245.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.41/610.39 = 245.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.41x = 610.39 × 245.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.41x = 150,085.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,085.05/442.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.24

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