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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.69, 610.91 and 246.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.69, 610.91 and 246.22 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.69 : 610.91 = 246.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.69/610.91 = 246.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.69x = 610.91 × 246.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.69x = 150,417.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,417.35/442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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