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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.87, 608.34 and 244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.87, 608.34 and 244.33 is: 337.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.87 : 608.34 = 244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.87/608.34 = 244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.87x = 608.34 × 244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.87x = 148,635.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,635.71/440.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.14

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