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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 444.36, 613.26 and 245.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 444.36, 613.26 and 245.21 is: 338.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    444.36 : 613.26 = 245.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    444.36/613.26 = 245.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    444.36x = 613.26 × 245.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    444.36x = 150,377.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,377.64/444.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.41

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