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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.24, 604.75 and 239.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.24, 604.75 and 239.07 is: 329.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.24 : 604.75 = 239.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.24/604.75 = 239.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.24x = 604.75 × 239.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.24x = 144,575.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,575.61/438.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.90

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