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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.09, 607.35 and 243.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.09, 607.35 and 243.61 is: 336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.09 : 607.35 = 243.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.09/607.35 = 243.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.09x = 607.35 × 243.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.09x = 147,953.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,953.50/440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.19

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