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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.42, 607.81 and 243.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.42, 607.81 and 243.97 is: 336.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.42 : 607.81 = 243.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.42/607.81 = 243.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.42x = 607.81 × 243.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.42x = 148,284.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,284.37/440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.69

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