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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.74, 608.25 and 244.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.74, 608.25 and 244.31 is: 337.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.74 : 608.25 = 244.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.74/608.25 = 244.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.74x = 608.25 × 244.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.74x = 148,603.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,603.99/440.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.17

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