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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.02, 605.84 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.02, 605.84 and 242.52 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.02 : 605.84 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.02/605.84 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.02x = 605.84 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.02x = 146,928.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,928.32/439.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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