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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.34, 609.01 and 244.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.34, 609.01 and 244.85 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.34 : 609.01 = 244.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.34/609.01 = 244.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.34x = 609.01 × 244.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.34x = 149,112.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,112.44/441.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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