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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.30, 607.65 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.30, 607.65 and 243.83 is: 336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.30 : 607.65 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.30/607.65 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.30x = 607.65 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.30x = 148,163.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,163.30/440.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.51

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