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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.57, 607.98 and 244.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.57, 607.98 and 244.08 is: 336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.57 : 607.98 = 244.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.57/607.98 = 244.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.57x = 607.98 × 244.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.57x = 148,395.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,395.76/440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.83

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