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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.37, 607.75 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.37, 607.75 and 243.90 is: 336.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.37 : 607.75 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.37/607.75 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.37x = 607.75 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.37x = 148,229.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,229.62/440.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.60

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