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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.40, 609.16 and 244.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.40, 609.16 and 244.91 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.40 : 609.16 = 244.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.40/609.16 = 244.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.40x = 609.16 × 244.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.40x = 149,189.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,189.38/441.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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