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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.67, 606.73 and 240.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.67, 606.73 and 240.49 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.67 : 606.73 = 240.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.67/606.73 = 240.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.67x = 606.73 × 240.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.67x = 145,914.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,914.62/439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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