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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.42, 610.55 and 245.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.42, 610.55 and 245.95 is: 339.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.42 : 610.55 = 245.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.42/610.55 = 245.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.42x = 610.55 × 245.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.42x = 150,163.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,163.54/442.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.41

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