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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 608.88 and 252.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 608.88 and 252.22 is: 347.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 608.88 = 252.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/608.88 = 252.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 608.88 × 252.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 153,571.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,571.71/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.98

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