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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.29, 607.60 and 243.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.29, 607.60 and 243.80 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.29 : 607.60 = 243.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.29/607.60 = 243.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.29x = 607.60 × 243.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.29x = 148,132.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,132.88/440.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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