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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.55, 609.31 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.55, 609.31 and 245.06 is: 338.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.55 : 609.31 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.55/609.31 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.55x = 609.31 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.55x = 149,313.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,313.85/441.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.16

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