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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.50, 610.62 and 246

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.50, 610.62 and 246 is: 339.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.50 : 610.62 = 246 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.50/610.62 = 246/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.50x = 610.62 × 246
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.50x = 150,212.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,212.52/442.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.46

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