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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.38, 609.05 and 242.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.38, 609.05 and 242.19 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.38 : 609.05 = 242.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.38/609.05 = 242.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.38x = 609.05 × 242.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.38x = 147,506.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,506.42/441.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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