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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.73, 610.97 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.73, 610.97 and 243.56 is: 336.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.73 : 610.97 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.73/610.97 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.73x = 610.97 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.73x = 148,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,808.16/442.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.11

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