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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 663.44 and 250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 663.44 and 250.08 is: 375.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 663.44 = 250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/663.44 = 250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 663.44 × 250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 165,913.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,913.08/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.17

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