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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.99, 608.55 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.99, 608.55 and 241.82 is: 333.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.99 : 608.55 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.99/608.55 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.99x = 608.55 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.99x = 147,156.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,156.52/440.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.70

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