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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.55, 610.73 and 243.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.55, 610.73 and 243.39 is: 335.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.55 : 610.73 = 243.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.55/610.73 = 243.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.55x = 610.73 × 243.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.55x = 148,645.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,645.57/442.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.88

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