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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.03, 605.87 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.03, 605.87 and 242.56 is: 334.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.03 : 605.87 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.03/605.87 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.03x = 605.87 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.03x = 146,960.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,960.28/439.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.74

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