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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 607.48 and 243.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 607.48 and 243.70 is: 336.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 607.48 = 243.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/607.48 = 243.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 607.48 × 243.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 148,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,042.88/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.34

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