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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.41, 606.37 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.41, 606.37 and 240.23 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.41 : 606.37 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.41/606.37 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.41x = 606.37 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.41x = 145,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,669.89/439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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