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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.72, 610.96 and 246.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.72, 610.96 and 246.23 is: 339.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.72 : 610.96 = 246.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.72/610.96 = 246.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.72x = 610.96 × 246.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.72x = 150,439.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,439.20/442.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.80

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