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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 607.25 and 243.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 607.25 and 243.55 is: 336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 607.25 = 243.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/607.25 = 243.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 607.25 × 243.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 147,891.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,891.48/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.10

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