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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.96, 607.16 and 243.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.96, 607.16 and 243.49 is: 336.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.96 : 607.16 = 243.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.96/607.16 = 243.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.96x = 607.16 × 243.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.96x = 147,837.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,837.39/439.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.02

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