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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 608.14 and 244.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 608.14 and 244.20 is: 336.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 608.14 = 244.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/608.14 = 244.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 608.14 × 244.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 148,507.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,507.79/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.98

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