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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 606.47 and 243.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 606.47 and 243.00 is: 335.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 606.47 = 243.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/606.47 = 243.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 606.47 × 243.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 147,369.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,369.18/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.33

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