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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.80, 609.68 and 245.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.80, 609.68 and 245.32 is: 338.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.80 : 609.68 = 245.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.80/609.68 = 245.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.80x = 609.68 × 245.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.80x = 149,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,566.70/441.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.54

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