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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.73, 606.81 and 243.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.73, 606.81 and 243.23 is: 335.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.73 : 606.81 = 243.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.73/606.81 = 243.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.73x = 606.81 × 243.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.73x = 147,595.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,595.91/439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.65

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