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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.61, 608.05 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.61, 608.05 and 244.13 is: 336.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.61 : 608.05 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.61/608.05 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.61x = 608.05 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.61x = 148,440.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,440.51/440.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.89

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