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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.30, 610.38 and 255.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.30, 610.38 and 255.80 is: 353.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.30 : 610.38 = 255.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.30/610.38 = 255.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.30x = 610.38 × 255.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.30x = 156,135.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,135.20/442.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.01

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