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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.23, 610.36 and 255.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.23, 610.36 and 255.69 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.23 : 610.36 = 255.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.23/610.36 = 255.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.23x = 610.36 × 255.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.23x = 156,061.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,061.67/442.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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