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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.41, 606.35 and 242.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.41, 606.35 and 242.91 is: 335.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.41 : 606.35 = 242.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.41/606.35 = 242.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.41x = 606.35 × 242.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.41x = 147,287.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,287.26/439.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.19

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