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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.65, 606.66 and 243.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.65, 606.66 and 243.15 is: 335.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.65 : 606.66 = 243.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.65/606.66 = 243.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.65x = 606.66 × 243.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.65x = 147,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,509.38/439.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.52

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