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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.16, 610.24 and 255.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.16, 610.24 and 255.64 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.16 : 610.24 = 255.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.16/610.24 = 255.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.16x = 610.24 × 255.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.16x = 156,001.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,001.75/442.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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