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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.21, 606.11 and 240.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.21, 606.11 and 240.05 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.21 : 606.11 = 240.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.21/606.11 = 240.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.21x = 606.11 × 240.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.21x = 145,494.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,494.28/439.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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