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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.54, 606.56 and 243.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.54, 606.56 and 243.05 is: 335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.54 : 606.56 = 243.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.54/606.56 = 243.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.54x = 606.56 × 243.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.54x = 147,424.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,424.41/439.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.41

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