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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 607.70 and 243.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 607.70 and 243.87 is: 336.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 607.70 = 243.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/607.70 = 243.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 607.70 × 243.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 148,198.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,198.58/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.54

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