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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.32, 607.67 and 243.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.32, 607.67 and 243.83 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.32 : 607.67 = 243.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.32/607.67 = 243.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.32x = 607.67 × 243.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.32x = 148,168.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,168.18/440.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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