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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 606.63 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 606.63 and 243.11 is: 335.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 606.63 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/606.63 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 606.63 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 147,477.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,477.82/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.46

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