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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 604.62 and 238.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 604.62 and 238.97 is: 329.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 604.62 = 238.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/604.62 = 238.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 604.62 × 238.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 144,485.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,485.60/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.77

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