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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.54, 609.30 and 245.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.54, 609.30 and 245.05 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.54 : 609.30 = 245.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.54/609.30 = 245.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.54x = 609.30 × 245.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.54x = 149,308.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,308.97/441.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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