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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.42, 609.14 and 244.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.42, 609.14 and 244.93 is: 337.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.42 : 609.14 = 244.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.42/609.14 = 244.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.42x = 609.14 × 244.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.42x = 149,196.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,196.66/441.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.99

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