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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 607.46 and 243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 607.46 and 243.69 is: 336.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 607.46 = 243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/607.46 = 243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 607.46 × 243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 148,030.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,030.71/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.31

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