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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 443.73, 612.34 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 443.73, 612.34 and 244.56 is: 337.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.73 : 612.34 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.73/612.34 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.73x = 612.34 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.73x = 149,753.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,753.87/443.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.49

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