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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.56, 610.68 and 246.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.56, 610.68 and 246.06 is: 339.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.56 : 610.68 = 246.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.56/610.68 = 246.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.56x = 610.68 × 246.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.56x = 150,263.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,263.92/442.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.53

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