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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.66, 610.89 and 256.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.66, 610.89 and 256.14 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.66 : 610.89 = 256.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.66/610.89 = 256.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.66x = 610.89 × 256.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.66x = 156,469.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,469.03/442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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