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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.86, 608.38 and 244.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.86, 608.38 and 244.39 is: 337.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.86 : 608.38 = 244.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.86/608.38 = 244.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.86x = 608.38 × 244.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.86x = 148,681.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,681.99/440.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.25

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