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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.97, 607.15 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.97, 607.15 and 240.80 is: 332.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.97 : 607.15 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.97/607.15 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.97x = 607.15 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.97x = 146,200.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,200.20/439.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.30

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