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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.40, 607.71 and 243.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.40, 607.71 and 243.88 is: 336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.40 : 607.71 = 243.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.40/607.71 = 243.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.40x = 607.71 × 243.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.40x = 148,208.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,208.31/440.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.53

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