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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.87, 608.37 and 244.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.87, 608.37 and 244.37 is: 337.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.87 : 608.37 = 244.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.87/608.37 = 244.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.87x = 608.37 × 244.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.87x = 148,667.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,667.38/440.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.21

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