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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.34, 607.66 and 243.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.34, 607.66 and 243.84 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.34 : 607.66 = 243.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.34/607.66 = 243.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.34x = 607.66 × 243.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.34x = 148,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,174.17/440.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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