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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.70, 610.92 and 246.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.70, 610.92 and 246.21 is: 339.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.70 : 610.92 = 246.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.70/610.92 = 246.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.70x = 610.92 × 246.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.70x = 150,414.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,414.61/442.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.77

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