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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.99, 609.96 and 245.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.99, 609.96 and 245.50 is: 338.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.99 : 609.96 = 245.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.99/609.96 = 245.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.99x = 609.96 × 245.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.99x = 149,745.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,745.18/441.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.80

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