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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.48, 609.25 and 245.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.48, 609.25 and 245.01 is: 338.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.48 : 609.25 = 245.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.48/609.25 = 245.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.48x = 609.25 × 245.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.48x = 149,268.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,268.68/441.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.11

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