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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 609.33, 914.44 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 609.33, 914.44 and 244.23 is: 366.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    609.33 : 914.44 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    609.33/914.44 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    609.33x = 914.44 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    609.33x = 223,333.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,333.68/609.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.52

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