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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.53, 606.56 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.53, 606.56 and 243.06 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.53 : 606.56 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.53/606.56 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.53x = 606.56 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.53x = 147,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,430.47/439.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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