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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 607.16 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 607.16 and 243.48 is: 336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 607.16 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/607.16 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 607.16 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 147,831.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,831.32/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.00

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