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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.07, 605.91 and 242.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.07, 605.91 and 242.58 is: 334.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.07 : 605.91 = 242.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.07/605.91 = 242.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.07x = 605.91 × 242.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.07x = 146,981.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,981.42/439.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.76

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