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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.83, 611.11 and 243.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.83, 611.11 and 243.67 is: 336.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.83 : 611.11 = 243.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.83/611.11 = 243.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.83x = 611.11 × 243.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.83x = 148,909.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,909.17/442.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.27

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