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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.24, 607.50 and 243.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.24, 607.50 and 243.72 is: 336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.24 : 607.50 = 243.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.24/607.50 = 243.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.24x = 607.50 × 243.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.24x = 148,059.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,059.90/440.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.32

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