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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.57, 609.33 and 245.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.57, 609.33 and 245.07 is: 338.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.57 : 609.33 = 245.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.57/609.33 = 245.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.57x = 609.33 × 245.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.57x = 149,328.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,328.50/441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.18

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