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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.04, 656.64 and 242.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.04, 656.64 and 242.88 is: 364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.04 : 656.64 = 242.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.04/656.64 = 242.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.04x = 656.64 × 242.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.04x = 159,484.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,484.72/438.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.09

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