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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.20, 607.42 and 243.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.20, 607.42 and 243.69 is: 336.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.20 : 607.42 = 243.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.20/607.42 = 243.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.20x = 607.42 × 243.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.20x = 148,022.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,022.18/440.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.26

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