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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.95, 609.89 and 242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.95, 609.89 and 242.75 is: 334.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.95 : 609.89 = 242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.95/609.89 = 242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.95x = 609.89 × 242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.95x = 148,050.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,050.16/441.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.99

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