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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.22, 609.56 and 348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.22, 609.56 and 348.81 is: 480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 609.56 = 348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/609.56 = 348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 609.56 × 348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 212,618.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,618.88/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.80

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