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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.19, 608.86 and 242.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.19, 608.86 and 242.03 is: 334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.19 : 608.86 = 242.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.19/608.86 = 242.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.19x = 608.86 × 242.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.19x = 147,361.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,361.18/441.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.01

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