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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.32, 611.80 and 244.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.32, 611.80 and 244.16 is: 336.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.32 : 611.80 = 244.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.32/611.80 = 244.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.32x = 611.80 × 244.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.32x = 149,377.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,377.09/443.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.95

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