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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.62, 612.22 and 257.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.62, 612.22 and 257.18 is: 354.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.62 : 612.22 = 257.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.62/612.22 = 257.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.62x = 612.22 × 257.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.62x = 157,450.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,450.74/443.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.92

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