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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 609.38 and 245.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 609.38 and 245.14 is: 338.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 609.38 = 245.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/609.38 = 245.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 609.38 × 245.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 149,383.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,383.41/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.28

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