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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.54, 606.57 and 243.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.54, 606.57 and 243.06 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.54 : 606.57 = 243.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.54/606.57 = 243.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.54x = 606.57 × 243.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.54x = 147,432.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,432.90/439.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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