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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.78, 609.63 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.78, 609.63 and 242.58 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.78 : 609.63 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.78/609.63 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.78x = 609.63 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.78x = 147,882.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,882.83/441.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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