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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.82, 606.85 and 243.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.82, 606.85 and 243.33 is: 335.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.82 : 606.85 = 243.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.82/606.85 = 243.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.82x = 606.85 × 243.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.82x = 147,664.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,664.81/439.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.74

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