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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.00, 607.22 and 240.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.00, 607.22 and 240.85 is: 332.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.00 : 607.22 = 240.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.00/607.22 = 240.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.00x = 607.22 × 240.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.00x = 146,248.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,248.48/440.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.38

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