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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.18, 606.03 and 242.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.18, 606.03 and 242.66 is: 334.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.18 : 606.03 = 242.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.18/606.03 = 242.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.18x = 606.03 × 242.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.18x = 147,059.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,059.24/439.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.85

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