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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.32, 606.27 and 242.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.32, 606.27 and 242.85 is: 335.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.32 : 606.27 = 242.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.32/606.27 = 242.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.32x = 606.27 × 242.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.32x = 147,229.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,229.64/439.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.13

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