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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.50, 606.52 and 240.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.50, 606.52 and 240.34 is: 331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.50 : 606.52 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.50/606.52 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.50x = 606.52 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.50x = 145,771.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,771.02/439.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.67

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