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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.88, 608.36 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.88, 608.36 and 244.34 is: 337.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.88 : 608.36 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.88/608.36 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.88x = 608.36 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.88x = 148,642.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,642.42/440.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.15

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