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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.95, 607.13 and 243.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.95, 607.13 and 243.46 is: 335.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.95 : 607.13 = 243.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.95/607.13 = 243.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.95x = 607.13 × 243.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.95x = 147,812.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,812.32/439.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.98

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