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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.62, 606.72 and 243.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.62, 606.72 and 243.18 is: 335.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.62 : 606.72 = 243.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.62/606.72 = 243.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.62x = 606.72 × 243.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.62x = 147,542.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,542.17/439.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.61

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