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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.29, 606.20 and 242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.29, 606.20 and 242.78 is: 335.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.29 : 606.20 = 242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.29/606.20 = 242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.29x = 606.20 × 242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.29x = 147,168.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,168.99/439.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.02

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