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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.88, 611.18 and 268.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.88, 611.18 and 268.22 is: 370.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.88 : 611.18 = 268.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.88/611.18 = 268.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.88x = 611.18 × 268.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.88x = 163,932.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,932.90/442.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.15

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