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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.17, 606.08 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.17, 606.08 and 242.70 is: 334.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.17 : 606.08 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.17/606.08 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.17x = 606.08 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.17x = 147,093.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,093.95/439.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.93

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