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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.65, 608.04 and 244.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.65, 608.04 and 244.15 is: 336.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.65 : 608.04 = 244.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.65/608.04 = 244.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.65x = 608.04 × 244.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.65x = 148,452.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,452.97/440.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.90

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