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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.45, 607.82 and 243.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.45, 607.82 and 243.96 is: 336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.45 : 607.82 = 243.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.45/607.82 = 243.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.45x = 607.82 × 243.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.45x = 148,283.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,283.77/440.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.66

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