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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.53, 609.28 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.53, 609.28 and 242.36 is: 334.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.53 : 609.28 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.53/609.28 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.53x = 609.28 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.53x = 147,661.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,661.45/441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.43

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