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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.42, 607.80 and 243.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.42, 607.80 and 243.93 is: 336.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.42 : 607.80 = 243.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.42/607.80 = 243.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.42x = 607.80 × 243.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.42x = 148,261.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,261.45/440.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.64

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