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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.23, 608.96 and 254.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.23, 608.96 and 254.68 is: 351.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.23 : 608.96 = 254.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.23/608.96 = 254.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.23x = 608.96 × 254.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.23x = 155,090.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,090.38/441.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.50

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