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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.28, 608.98 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.28, 608.98 and 244.85 is: 337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.28 : 608.98 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.28/608.98 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.28x = 608.98 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.28x = 149,108.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,108.75/441.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.90

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