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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.67, 608.15 and 244.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.67, 608.15 and 244.19 is: 336.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.67 : 608.15 = 244.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.67/608.15 = 244.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.67x = 608.15 × 244.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.67x = 148,500.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,500.93/440.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.99

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