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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.67, 610.83 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.67, 610.83 and 256.16 is: 353.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.67 : 610.83 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.67/610.83 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.67x = 610.83 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.67x = 156,471.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,471.74/442.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.48

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