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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.09, 604.53 and 238.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.09, 604.53 and 238.92 is: 329.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.09 : 604.53 = 238.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.09/604.53 = 238.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.09x = 604.53 × 238.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.09x = 144,434.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,434.31/438.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.69

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