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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.39, 606.34 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.39, 606.34 and 240.22 is: 331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.39 : 606.34 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.39/606.34 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.39x = 606.34 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.39x = 145,654.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,654.99/439.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.49

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