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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.15, 606.02 and 242.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.15, 606.02 and 242.65 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.15 : 606.02 = 242.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.15/606.02 = 242.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.15x = 606.02 × 242.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.15x = 147,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,048.02/439.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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