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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.20, 608.85 and 244.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.20, 608.85 and 244.72 is: 337.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.20 : 608.85 = 244.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.20/608.85 = 244.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.20x = 608.85 × 244.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.20x = 148,997.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,997.77/441.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.71

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