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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.69, 610.92 and 246.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.69, 610.92 and 246.20 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.69 : 610.92 = 246.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.69/610.92 = 246.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.69x = 610.92 × 246.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.69x = 150,405.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,405.45/442.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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