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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.20, 664.32 and 278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.20, 664.32 and 278.18 is: 417.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.20 : 664.32 = 278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.20/664.32 = 278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.20x = 664.32 × 278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.20x = 184,797.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,797.22/442.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.90

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