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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.70, 606.76 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.70, 606.76 and 243.20 is: 335.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.70 : 606.76 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.70/606.76 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.70x = 606.76 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.70x = 147,564.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,564.03/439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.60

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