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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.27, 610.34 and 253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.27, 610.34 and 253.21 is: 349.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.27 : 610.34 = 253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.27/610.34 = 253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.27x = 610.34 × 253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.27x = 154,544.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,544.19/442.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.43

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