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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.43, 607.70 and 243.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.43, 607.70 and 243.90 is: 336.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.43 : 607.70 = 243.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.43/607.70 = 243.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.43x = 607.70 × 243.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.43x = 148,218.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,218.03/440.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.53

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