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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.70, 609.58 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.70, 609.58 and 245.23 is: 338.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.70 : 609.58 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.70/609.58 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.70x = 609.58 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.70x = 149,484.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,484.71/441.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.43

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