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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 659.82 and 244.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 659.82 and 244.98 is: 367.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 659.82 = 244.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/659.82 = 244.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 659.82 × 244.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 161,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,642.70/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.24

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