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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 610.47 and 255.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 610.47 and 255.82 is: 353.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 610.47 = 255.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/610.47 = 255.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 610.47 × 255.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 156,171.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,171.20/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.06

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