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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.22, 610.28 and 255.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.22, 610.28 and 255.71 is: 352.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 610.28 = 255.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/610.28 = 255.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 610.28 × 255.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 156,050.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,050.37/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.88

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