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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.91, 608.42 and 244.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.91, 608.42 and 244.41 is: 337.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.91 : 608.42 = 244.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.91/608.42 = 244.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.91x = 608.42 × 244.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.91x = 148,703.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,703.93/440.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.27

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