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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.74, 610.99 and 246.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.74, 610.99 and 246.27 is: 339.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.74 : 610.99 = 246.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.74/610.99 = 246.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.74x = 610.99 × 246.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.74x = 150,464.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,464.22/442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.85

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