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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.53, 609.37 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.53, 609.37 and 245.06 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.53 : 609.37 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.53/609.37 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.53x = 609.37 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.53x = 149,330.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,330.99/441.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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