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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.48, 607.86 and 241.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.48, 607.86 and 241.31 is: 333.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.48 : 607.86 = 241.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.48/607.86 = 241.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.48x = 607.86 × 241.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.48x = 146,679.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,679.66/440.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.00

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