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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.90, 608.46 and 244.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.90, 608.46 and 244.40 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.90 : 608.46 = 244.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.90/608.46 = 244.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.90x = 608.46 × 244.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.90x = 148,707.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,707.62/440.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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