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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.36, 607.68 and 241.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.36, 607.68 and 241.19 is: 332.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.36 : 607.68 = 241.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.36/607.68 = 241.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.36x = 607.68 × 241.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.36x = 146,566.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,566.34/440.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.83

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