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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.24, 606.18 and 242.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.24, 606.18 and 242.75 is: 335.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.24 : 606.18 = 242.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.24/606.18 = 242.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.24x = 606.18 × 242.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.24x = 147,150.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,150.20/439.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.01

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