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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.19, 606.06 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.19, 606.06 and 242.70 is: 334.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.19 : 606.06 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.19/606.06 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.19x = 606.06 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.19x = 147,090.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,090.76/439.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.91

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