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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 662.22 and 305.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 662.22 and 305.16 is: 456.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 662.22 = 305.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/662.22 = 305.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 662.22 × 305.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 202,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,083.06/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.91

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