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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.54, 610.65 and 246.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.54, 610.65 and 246.02 is: 339.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.54 : 610.65 = 246.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.54/610.65 = 246.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.54x = 610.65 × 246.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.54x = 150,227.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,227.83/442.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.47

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