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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.25, 604.78 and 239.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.25, 604.78 and 239.09 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.25 : 604.78 = 239.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.25/604.78 = 239.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.25x = 604.78 × 239.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.25x = 144,593.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,593.23/438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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