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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.31, 606.26 and 242.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.31, 606.26 and 242.83 is: 335.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.31 : 606.26 = 242.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.31/606.26 = 242.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.31x = 606.26 × 242.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.31x = 147,218.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,218.12/439.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.11

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