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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.46, 607.85 and 243.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.46, 607.85 and 243.99 is: 336.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.46 : 607.85 = 243.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.46/607.85 = 243.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.46x = 607.85 × 243.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.46x = 148,309.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,309.32/440.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.71

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