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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.78, 610.18 and 318.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.78, 610.18 and 318.22 is: 438.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.78 : 610.18 = 318.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.78/610.18 = 318.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.78x = 610.18 × 318.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.78x = 194,171.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,171.48/442.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.53

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