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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.64, 609.48 and 245.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.64, 609.48 and 245.20 is: 338.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.64 : 609.48 = 245.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.64/609.48 = 245.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.64x = 609.48 × 245.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.64x = 149,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,444.50/441.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.39

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