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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.26, 607.60 and 243.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.26, 607.60 and 243.81 is: 336.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.26 : 607.60 = 243.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.26/607.60 = 243.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.26x = 607.60 × 243.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.26x = 148,138.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,138.96/440.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.48

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