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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.35, 606.29 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.35, 606.29 and 240.18 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.35 : 606.29 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.35/606.29 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.35x = 606.29 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.35x = 145,618.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,618.73/439.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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