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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.94, 607.11 and 243.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.94, 607.11 and 243.44 is: 335.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.94 : 607.11 = 243.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.94/607.11 = 243.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.94x = 607.11 × 243.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.94x = 147,791.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,791.82/439.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.94

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