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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.45, 606.44 and 242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.45, 606.44 and 242.96 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.45 : 606.44 = 242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.45/606.44 = 242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.45x = 606.44 × 242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.45x = 147,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,341.13/439.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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