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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.24, 608.92 and 244.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.24, 608.92 and 244.76 is: 337.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.24 : 608.92 = 244.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.24/608.92 = 244.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.24x = 608.92 × 244.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.24x = 149,039.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,039.26/441.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.77

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