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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.04, 607.24 and 240.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.04, 607.24 and 240.87 is: 332.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.04 : 607.24 = 240.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.04/607.24 = 240.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.04x = 607.24 × 240.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.04x = 146,265.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,265.30/440.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.39

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