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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.46, 606.44 and 242.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.46, 606.44 and 242.97 is: 335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.46 : 606.44 = 242.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.46/606.44 = 242.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.46x = 606.44 × 242.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.46x = 147,346.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,346.73/439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.29

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