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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 609.50 and 245.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 609.50 and 245.23 is: 338.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 609.50 = 245.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/609.50 = 245.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 609.50 × 245.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 149,466.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,466.77/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.37

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