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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.22, 610.18 and 265.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.22, 610.18 and 265.22 is: 365.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 610.18 = 265.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/610.18 = 265.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 610.18 × 265.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 161,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,831.94/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.95

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