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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.60, 608.03 and 244.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.60, 608.03 and 244.10 is: 336.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.60 : 608.03 = 244.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.60/608.03 = 244.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.60x = 608.03 × 244.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.60x = 148,422.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,422.25/440.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.87

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