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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.28, 607.59 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.28, 607.59 and 243.78 is: 336.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.28 : 607.59 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.28/607.59 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.28x = 607.59 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.28x = 148,118.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,118.29/440.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.42

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