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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.79, 606.85 and 243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.79, 606.85 and 243.26 is: 335.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.79 : 606.85 = 243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.79/606.85 = 243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.79x = 606.85 × 243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.79x = 147,624.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,624.15/439.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.67

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