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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.69, 606.78 and 243.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.69, 606.78 and 243.21 is: 335.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.69 : 606.78 = 243.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.69/606.78 = 243.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.69x = 606.78 × 243.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.69x = 147,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,574.96/439.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.63

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