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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.72, 609.54 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.72, 609.54 and 245.22 is: 338.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.72 : 609.54 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.72/609.54 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.72x = 609.54 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.72x = 149,471.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,471.40/441.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.38

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