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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 609.15 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 609.15 and 244.93 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 609.15 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/609.15 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 609.15 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 149,199.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,199.11/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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