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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.21, 607.49 and 243.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.21, 607.49 and 243.73 is: 336.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.21 : 607.49 = 243.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.21/607.49 = 243.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.21x = 607.49 × 243.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.21x = 148,063.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,063.54/440.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.35

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