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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.03, 607.24 and 243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.03, 607.24 and 243.54 is: 336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.03 : 607.24 = 243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.03/607.24 = 243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.03x = 607.24 × 243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.03x = 147,886.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,886.62/440.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.08

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