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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.69, 608.17 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.69, 608.17 and 241.53 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.69 : 608.17 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.69/608.17 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.69x = 608.17 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.69x = 146,890.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,890.09/440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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