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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 608.47 and 244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 608.47 and 244.45 is: 337.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 608.47 = 244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/608.47 = 244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 608.47 × 244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 148,740.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,740.49/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.33

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