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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 610.22 and 255.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 610.22 and 255.70 is: 352.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 610.22 = 255.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/610.22 = 255.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 610.22 × 255.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 156,033.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,033.25/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.82

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