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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.41, 607.70 and 243.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.41, 607.70 and 243.92 is: 336.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.41 : 607.70 = 243.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.41/607.70 = 243.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.41x = 607.70 × 243.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.41x = 148,227.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,227.76/440.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.57

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