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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.65, 610.87 and 246.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.65, 610.87 and 246.18 is: 339.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.65 : 610.87 = 246.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.65/610.87 = 246.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.65x = 610.87 × 246.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.65x = 150,383.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,383.98/442.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.74

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