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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 605.12 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 605.12 and 242.01 is: 333.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 605.12 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/605.12 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 605.12 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 146,445.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,445.09/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.97

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