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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.10, 607.28 and 243.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.10, 607.28 and 243.62 is: 336.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.10 : 607.28 = 243.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.10/607.28 = 243.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.10x = 607.28 × 243.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.10x = 147,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,942.52/440.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.16

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