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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 662.76 and 268.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 662.76 and 268.32 is: 402.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 662.76 = 268.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/662.76 = 268.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 662.76 × 268.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 177,831.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,831.76/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.15

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