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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.51, 606.50 and 243.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.51, 606.50 and 243.02 is: 335.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.51 : 606.50 = 243.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.51/606.50 = 243.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.51x = 606.50 × 243.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.51x = 147,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,389.21/439.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.35

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