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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.49, 606.48 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.49, 606.48 and 240.32 is: 331.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.49 : 606.48 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.49/606.48 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.49x = 606.48 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.49x = 145,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,746.24/439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.63

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