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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.87, 606.97 and 243.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.87, 606.97 and 243.37 is: 335.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.87 : 606.97 = 243.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.87/606.97 = 243.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.87x = 606.97 × 243.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.87x = 147,718.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,718.29/439.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.82

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