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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.65, 609.48 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.65, 609.48 and 245.18 is: 338.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.65 : 609.48 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.65/609.48 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.65x = 609.48 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.65x = 149,429.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,429.26/441.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.35

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