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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.05, 605.93 and 242.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.05, 605.93 and 242.63 is: 334.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.05 : 605.93 = 242.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.05/605.93 = 242.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.05x = 605.93 × 242.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.05x = 147,013.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,013.46/439.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.84

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