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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.94, 611.23 and 243.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.94, 611.23 and 243.76 is: 336.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.94 : 611.23 = 243.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.94/611.23 = 243.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.94x = 611.23 × 243.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.94x = 148,992.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,992.89/442.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.38

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