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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.63, 606.61 and 243.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.63, 606.61 and 243.10 is: 335.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.63 : 606.61 = 243.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.63/606.61 = 243.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.63x = 606.61 × 243.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.63x = 147,466.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,466.89/439.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.43

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