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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.26, 610.29 and 253.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.26, 610.29 and 253.22 is: 349.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.26 : 610.29 = 253.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.26/610.29 = 253.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.26x = 610.29 × 253.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.26x = 154,534.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,534.58/442.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.42

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