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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.81, 611.22 and 268.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.81, 611.22 and 268.21 is: 370.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.81 : 611.22 = 268.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.81/611.22 = 268.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.81x = 611.22 × 268.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.81x = 163,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,935.32/442.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.22

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