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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.40, 606.36 and 242.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.40, 606.36 and 242.92 is: 335.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.40 : 606.36 = 242.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.40/606.36 = 242.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.40x = 606.36 × 242.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.40x = 147,296.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,296.97/439.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.22

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