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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.11, 605.95 and 242.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.11, 605.95 and 242.61 is: 334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.11 : 605.95 = 242.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.11/605.95 = 242.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.11x = 605.95 × 242.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.11x = 147,008.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,008.32/439.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.79

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