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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 605.83 and 242.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 605.83 and 242.53 is: 334.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 605.83 = 242.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/605.83 = 242.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 605.83 × 242.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 146,930.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,930.28/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.68

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