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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.98, 607.22 and 243.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.98, 607.22 and 243.51 is: 336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.98 : 607.22 = 243.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.98/607.22 = 243.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.98x = 607.22 × 243.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.98x = 147,864.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,864.14/439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.07

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