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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.52, 610.68 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.52, 610.68 and 243.37 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.52 : 610.68 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.52/610.68 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.52x = 610.68 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.52x = 148,621.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,621.19/442.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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