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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.80, 610.88 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.80, 610.88 and 256.16 is: 353.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.80 : 610.88 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.80/610.88 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.80x = 610.88 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.80x = 156,483.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,483.02/442.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.39

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