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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.28, 606.22 and 240.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.28, 606.22 and 240.12 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.28 : 606.22 = 240.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.28/606.22 = 240.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.28x = 606.22 × 240.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.28x = 145,564.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,564.95/439.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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