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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.21, 610.24 and 253.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.21, 610.24 and 253.19 is: 349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.21 : 610.24 = 253.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.21/610.24 = 253.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.21x = 610.24 × 253.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.21x = 154,506.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,506.67/442.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.40

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