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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.57, 608.01 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.57, 608.01 and 244.07 is: 336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.57 : 608.01 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.57/608.01 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.57x = 608.01 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.57x = 148,395.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,395.78/440.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.83

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