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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.31, 607.66 and 243.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.31, 607.66 and 243.86 is: 336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.31 : 607.66 = 243.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.31/607.66 = 243.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.31x = 607.66 × 243.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.31x = 148,180.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,180.93/440.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.54

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