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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.90, 608.48 and 244.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.90, 608.48 and 244.42 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.90 : 608.48 = 244.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.90/608.48 = 244.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.90x = 608.48 × 244.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.90x = 148,724.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,724.68/440.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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