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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.14, 610.21 and 253.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.14, 610.21 and 253.16 is: 349.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.14 : 610.21 = 253.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.14/610.21 = 253.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.14x = 610.21 × 253.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.14x = 154,478.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,478.41/442.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.39

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