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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.14, 606.02 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.14, 606.02 and 242.66 is: 334.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.14 : 606.02 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.14/606.02 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.14x = 606.02 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.14x = 147,052.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,052.57/439.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.86

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