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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 610.89 and 246.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 610.89 and 246.17 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 610.89 = 246.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/610.89 = 246.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 610.89 × 246.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 150,382.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,382.79/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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