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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.65, 608.07 and 244.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.65, 608.07 and 244.14 is: 336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.65 : 608.07 = 244.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.65/608.07 = 244.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.65x = 608.07 × 244.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.65x = 148,452.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,452.99/440.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.90

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