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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.67, 606.72 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.67, 606.72 and 240.50 is: 331.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.67 : 606.72 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.67/606.72 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.67x = 606.72 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.67x = 145,914.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,914.03/439.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.87

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