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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.56, 606.57 and 243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.56, 606.57 and 243.07 is: 335.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.56 : 606.57 = 243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.56/606.57 = 243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.56x = 606.57 × 243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.56x = 147,438.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,438.97/439.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.42

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