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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.40, 610.15 and 338.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.40, 610.15 and 338.08 is: 466.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.40 : 610.15 = 338.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.40/610.15 = 338.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.40x = 610.15 × 338.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.40x = 206,277.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,277.82/442.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 466.27

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