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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 606.98 and 243.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 606.98 and 243.36 is: 335.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 606.98 = 243.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/606.98 = 243.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 606.98 × 243.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 147,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,713.44/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.81

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