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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.20, 606.04 and 242.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.20, 606.04 and 242.69 is: 334.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.20 : 606.04 = 242.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.20/606.04 = 242.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.20x = 606.04 × 242.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.20x = 147,076.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,076.21/439.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.87

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