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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.45, 606.42 and 242.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.45, 606.42 and 242.98 is: 335.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.45 : 606.42 = 242.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.45/606.42 = 242.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.45x = 606.42 × 242.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.45x = 147,347.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,347.93/439.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.30

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