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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.75, 606.87 and 243.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.75, 606.87 and 243.28 is: 335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.75 : 606.87 = 243.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.75/606.87 = 243.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.75x = 606.87 × 243.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.75x = 147,637.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,637.70/439.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.73

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