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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.36, 609.06 and 244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.36, 609.06 and 244.86 is: 337.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.36 : 609.06 = 244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.36/609.06 = 244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.36x = 609.06 × 244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.36x = 149,134.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,134.43/441.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.90

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