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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.34, 610.16 and 348.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.34, 610.16 and 348.94 is: 481.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.34 : 610.16 = 348.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.34/610.16 = 348.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.34x = 610.16 × 348.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.34x = 212,909.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,909.23/442.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.32

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