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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 607.71 and 243.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 607.71 and 243.89 is: 336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 607.71 = 243.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/607.71 = 243.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 607.71 × 243.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 148,210.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,210.13/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.57

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