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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.67, 609.49 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.67, 609.49 and 242.50 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.67 : 609.49 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.67/609.49 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.67x = 609.49 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.67x = 147,801.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,801.33/441.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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