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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439, 605.85 and 242.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439, 605.85 and 242.54 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439 : 605.85 = 242.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439/605.85 = 242.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439x = 605.85 × 242.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439x = 146,942.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,942.86/439
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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