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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.83, 609.68 and 245.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.83, 609.68 and 245.36 is: 338.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.83 : 609.68 = 245.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.83/609.68 = 245.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.83x = 609.68 × 245.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.83x = 149,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,593.22/441.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.57

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