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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.75, 610.94 and 246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.75, 610.94 and 246.24 is: 339.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.75 : 610.94 = 246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.75/610.94 = 246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.75x = 610.94 × 246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.75x = 150,437.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,437.87/442.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.78

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