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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.70, 609.52 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.70, 609.52 and 245.21 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.70 : 609.52 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.70/609.52 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.70x = 609.52 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.70x = 149,460.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,460.40/441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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