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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.97, 608.52 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.97, 608.52 and 241.79 is: 333.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.97 : 608.52 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.97/608.52 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.97x = 608.52 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.97x = 147,131.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,131.01/440.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.65

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