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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.36, 606.31 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.36, 606.31 and 240.19 is: 331.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.36 : 606.31 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.36/606.31 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.36x = 606.31 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.36x = 145,628.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,628.40/439.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.46

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