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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.68, 610.91 and 246.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.68, 610.91 and 246.19 is: 339.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.68 : 610.91 = 246.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.68/610.91 = 246.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.68x = 610.91 × 246.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.68x = 150,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,399.02/442.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.75

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