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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.98, 609.94 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.98, 609.94 and 245.50 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.98 : 609.94 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.98/609.94 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.98x = 609.94 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.98x = 149,741.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,741.19/441.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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