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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 610.27 and 318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 610.27 and 318.23 is: 439.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 610.27 = 318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/610.27 = 318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 610.27 × 318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 194,204.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,204.66/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.22

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