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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.56, 609.32 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.56, 609.32 and 245.08 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.56 : 609.32 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.56/609.32 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.56x = 609.32 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.56x = 149,327.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,327.87/441.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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