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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.46, 610.56 and 245.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.46, 610.56 and 245.94 is: 339.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.46 : 610.56 = 245.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.46/610.56 = 245.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.46x = 610.56 × 245.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.46x = 150,161.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,161.13/442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.38

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