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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.64, 606.73 and 243.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.64, 606.73 and 243.19 is: 335.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.64 : 606.73 = 243.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.64/606.73 = 243.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.64x = 606.73 × 243.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.64x = 147,548.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,548.24/439.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.62

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