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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.99, 609.93 and 242.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.99, 609.93 and 242.79 is: 335.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.99 : 609.93 = 242.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.99/609.93 = 242.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.99x = 609.93 × 242.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.99x = 148,084.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,084.90/441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.04

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