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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.44, 609.17 and 242.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.44, 609.17 and 242.27 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.44 : 609.17 = 242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.44/609.17 = 242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.44x = 609.17 × 242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.44x = 147,585.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,585.74/441.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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