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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.00, 605.80 and 242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.00, 605.80 and 242.51 is: 334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.00 : 605.80 = 242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.00/605.80 = 242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.00x = 605.80 × 242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.00x = 146,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,908.32/439.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.65

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