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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.46, 609.18 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.46, 609.18 and 244.97 is: 338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.46 : 609.18 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.46/609.18 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.46x = 609.18 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.46x = 149,230.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,230.45/441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.04

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