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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 610.32 and 309.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 610.32 and 309.36 is: 426.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 610.32 = 309.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/610.32 = 309.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 610.32 × 309.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 188,808.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,808.60/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.98

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