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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.16, 660.32 and 247.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.16, 660.32 and 247.84 is: 371.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.16 : 660.32 = 247.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.16/660.32 = 247.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.16x = 660.32 × 247.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.16x = 163,653.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,653.71/440.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.81

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