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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442, 609.96 and 242.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442, 609.96 and 242.83 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442 : 609.96 = 242.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442/609.96 = 242.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442x = 609.96 × 242.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442x = 148,116.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,116.59/442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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