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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.26, 606.17 and 242.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.26, 606.17 and 242.77 is: 335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.26 : 606.17 = 242.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.26/606.17 = 242.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.26x = 606.17 × 242.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.26x = 147,161.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,161.48/439.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.02

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