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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 610.23 and 265.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 610.23 and 265.21 is: 366.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 610.23 = 265.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/610.23 = 265.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 610.23 × 265.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 161,840.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,840.37/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.03

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