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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.18, 608.82 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.18, 608.82 and 244.68 is: 337.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.18 : 608.82 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.18/608.82 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.18x = 608.82 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.18x = 148,966.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,966.08/441.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.65

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