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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.70, 608.18 and 244.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.70, 608.18 and 244.23 is: 337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.70 : 608.18 = 244.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.70/608.18 = 244.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.70x = 608.18 × 244.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.70x = 148,535.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,535.80/440.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.05

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