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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.21, 606.11 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.21, 606.11 and 242.73 is: 334.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.21 : 606.11 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.21/606.11 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.21x = 606.11 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.21x = 147,121.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,121.08/439.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.97

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