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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.64, 610.82 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.64, 610.82 and 243.46 is: 335.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.64 : 610.82 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.64/610.82 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.64x = 610.82 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.64x = 148,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,710.70/442.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.96

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