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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.46, 611.97 and 244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.46, 611.97 and 244.29 is: 337.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.46 : 611.97 = 244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.46/611.97 = 244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.46x = 611.97 × 244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.46x = 149,498.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,498.15/443.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.12

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