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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.22, 608.87 and 242.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.22, 608.87 and 242.05 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.22 : 608.87 = 242.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.22/608.87 = 242.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.22x = 608.87 × 242.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.22x = 147,373.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,373.94/441.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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