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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.31, 607.64 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.31, 607.64 and 243.83 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.31 : 607.64 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.31/607.64 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.31x = 607.64 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.31x = 148,159.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,159.64/440.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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