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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.71, 608.18 and 244.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.71, 608.18 and 244.24 is: 337.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.71 : 608.18 = 244.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.71/608.18 = 244.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.71x = 608.18 × 244.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.71x = 148,539.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,539.14/440.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.05

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