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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.57, 609.36 and 245.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.57, 609.36 and 245.08 is: 338.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.57 : 609.36 = 245.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.57/609.36 = 245.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.57x = 609.36 × 245.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.57x = 149,341.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,341.95/441.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.21

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