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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.50, 607.86 and 244.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.50, 607.86 and 244.03 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.50 : 607.86 = 244.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.50/607.86 = 244.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.50x = 607.86 × 244.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.50x = 148,334.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,334.56/440.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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