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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.22, 663.30 and 259.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.22, 663.30 and 259.50 is: 389.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.22 : 663.30 = 259.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.22/663.30 = 259.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.22x = 663.30 × 259.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.22x = 172,126.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,126.35/442.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.23

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