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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.49, 606.51 and 243

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.49, 606.51 and 243 is: 335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.49 : 606.51 = 243 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.49/606.51 = 243/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.49x = 606.51 × 243
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.49x = 147,382.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,382.61/439.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.35

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