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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.00, 607.23 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.00, 607.23 and 243.56 is: 336.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.00 : 607.23 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.00/607.23 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.00x = 607.23 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.00x = 147,893.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,893.90/440.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.13

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