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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 606.32 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 606.32 and 242.90 is: 335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 606.32 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/606.32 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 606.32 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 147,274.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,274.07/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.15

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