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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.47, 609.20 and 244.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.47, 609.20 and 244.97 is: 338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.47 : 609.20 = 244.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.47/609.20 = 244.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.47x = 609.20 × 244.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.47x = 149,235.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,235.72/441.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.04

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