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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 440.95, 608.44 and 244.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 440.95, 608.44 and 244.46 is: 337.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    440.95 : 608.44 = 244.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    440.95/608.44 = 244.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    440.95x = 608.44 × 244.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    440.95x = 148,739.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,739.24/440.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.32

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