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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.35, 607.66 and 243.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.35, 607.66 and 243.85 is: 336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.35 : 607.66 = 243.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.35/607.66 = 243.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.35x = 607.66 × 243.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.35x = 148,177.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,177.89/440.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.50

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