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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.00, 612.72 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.00, 612.72 and 242.11 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.00 : 612.72 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.00/612.72 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.00x = 612.72 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.00x = 148,348.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,348.30/444.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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