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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.81, 606.93 and 243.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.81, 606.93 and 243.34 is: 335.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.81 : 606.93 = 243.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.81/606.93 = 243.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.81x = 606.93 × 243.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.81x = 147,690.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,690.35/439.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.80

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