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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.94, 608.51 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.94, 608.51 and 244.46 is: 337.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.94 : 608.51 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.94/608.51 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.94x = 608.51 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.94x = 148,752.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,752.09/440.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.35

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