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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.17, 607.48 and 243.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.17, 607.48 and 243.75 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.17 : 607.48 = 243.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.17/607.48 = 243.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.17x = 607.48 × 243.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.17x = 148,070.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,070.36/440.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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