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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.88, 607 and 243.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.88, 607 and 243.38 is: 335.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.88 : 607 = 243.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.88/607 = 243.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.88x = 607 × 243.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.88x = 147,731.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,731.66/439.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.85

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