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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.60, 609.43 and 245.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.60, 609.43 and 245.11 is: 338.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.60 : 609.43 = 245.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.60/609.43 = 245.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.60x = 609.43 × 245.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.60x = 149,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,377.39/441.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.26

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