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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.66, 606.70 and 240.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.66, 606.70 and 240.47 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.66 : 606.70 = 240.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.66/606.70 = 240.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.66x = 606.70 × 240.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.66x = 145,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,891.95/439.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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