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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.46, 610.60 and 245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.46, 610.60 and 245.96 is: 339.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.46 : 610.60 = 245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.46/610.60 = 245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.46x = 610.60 × 245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.46x = 150,184.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,184.09/442.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.43

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