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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 439.47, 606.42 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 439.47, 606.42 and 242.94 is: 335.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    439.47 : 606.42 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    439.47/606.42 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    439.47x = 606.42 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    439.47x = 147,323.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,323.67/439.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.23

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