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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.63, 608.00 and 244.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.63, 608.00 and 244.13 is: 336.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.63 : 608.00 = 244.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.63/608.00 = 244.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.63x = 608.00 × 244.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.63x = 148,429.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,429.82/440.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.86

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