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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441, 608.55 and 244.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441, 608.55 and 244.50 is: 337.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441 : 608.55 = 244.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441/608.55 = 244.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441x = 608.55 × 244.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441x = 148,790.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,790.48/441
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.39

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