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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 606.92 and 240.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 606.92 and 240.63 is: 332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 606.92 = 240.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/606.92 = 240.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 606.92 × 240.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 146,041.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,041.96/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.05

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