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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.04, 608.64 and 241.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.04, 608.64 and 241.87 is: 333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.04 : 608.64 = 241.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.04/608.64 = 241.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.04x = 608.64 × 241.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.04x = 147,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,211.76/441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.78

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