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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.09, 607.25 and 243.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.09, 607.25 and 243.56 is: 336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.09 : 607.25 = 243.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.09/607.25 = 243.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.09x = 607.25 × 243.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.09x = 147,903.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,903.94/440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.08

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