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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.51, 607.85 and 243.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.51, 607.85 and 243.98 is: 336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.51 : 607.85 = 243.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.51/607.85 = 243.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.51x = 607.85 × 243.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.51x = 148,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,300.81/440.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.66

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