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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.30, 607.58 and 243.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.30, 607.58 and 243.78 is: 336.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.30 : 607.58 = 243.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.30/607.58 = 243.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.30x = 607.58 × 243.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.30x = 148,115.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,115.85/440.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.40

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