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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.61, 606.67 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.61, 606.67 and 243.11 is: 335.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.61 : 606.67 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.61/606.67 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.61x = 606.67 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.61x = 147,488.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,488.45/439.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.50

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