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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 445.92, 615.37 and 244.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 445.92, 615.37 and 244.04 is: 336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    445.92 : 615.37 = 244.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    445.92/615.37 = 244.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    445.92x = 615.37 × 244.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    445.92x = 150,173.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,173.05/445.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.77

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