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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.17, 608.81 and 244.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.17, 608.81 and 244.67 is: 337.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.17 : 608.81 = 244.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.17/608.81 = 244.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.17x = 608.81 × 244.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.17x = 148,953.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,953.28/441.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.64

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