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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.46, 609.20 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.46, 609.20 and 244.98 is: 338.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.46 : 609.20 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.46/609.20 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.46x = 609.20 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.46x = 149,242.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,242.53/441.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.07

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