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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.19, 607.51 and 243.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.19, 607.51 and 243.74 is: 336.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.19 : 607.51 = 243.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.19/607.51 = 243.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.19x = 607.51 × 243.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.19x = 148,075.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,075.40/440.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.39

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