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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.86, 610.98 and 268.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.86, 610.98 and 268.20 is: 370.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.86 : 610.98 = 268.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.86/610.98 = 268.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.86x = 610.98 × 268.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.86x = 163,864.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,864.84/442.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.01

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