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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 607.63 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 607.63 and 243.84 is: 336.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 607.63 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/607.63 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 607.63 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 148,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,164.50/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.49

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