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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.96, 611.28 and 243.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.96, 611.28 and 243.79 is: 336.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.96 : 611.28 = 243.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.96/611.28 = 243.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.96x = 611.28 × 243.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.96x = 149,023.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,023.95/442.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.43

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