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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.93, 607.07 and 243.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.93, 607.07 and 243.43 is: 335.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.93 : 607.07 = 243.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.93/607.07 = 243.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.93x = 607.07 × 243.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.93x = 147,779.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,779.05/439.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.91

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