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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.38, 609.10 and 242.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.38, 609.10 and 242.21 is: 334.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 609.10 = 242.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/609.10 = 242.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 609.10 × 242.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 147,532.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,532.41/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.25

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