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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.79, 611 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.79, 611 and 243.61 is: 336.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.79 : 611 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.79/611 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.79x = 611 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.79x = 148,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,842.66/442.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.15

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