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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.66, 609.50 and 245.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.66, 609.50 and 245.18 is: 338.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.66 : 609.50 = 245.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.66/609.50 = 245.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.66x = 609.50 × 245.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.66x = 149,432.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,432.94/441.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.34

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