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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.43, 606.41 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.43, 606.41 and 242.94 is: 335.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.43 : 606.41 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.43/606.41 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.43x = 606.41 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.43x = 147,319.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,319.80/439.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.26

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