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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.52, 607.90 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.52, 607.90 and 241.35 is: 333.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.52 : 607.90 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.52/607.90 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.52x = 607.90 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.52x = 146,714.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,714.69/440.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.05

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