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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.68, 609.49 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.68, 609.49 and 245.22 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.68 : 609.49 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.68/609.49 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.68x = 609.49 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.68x = 149,454.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,454.86/441.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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