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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.32, 608.99 and 242.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.32, 608.99 and 242.12 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.32 : 608.99 = 242.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.32/608.99 = 242.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.32x = 608.99 × 242.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.32x = 147,444.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,444.40/441.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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