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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.50, 605.15 and 242.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.50, 605.15 and 242.02 is: 333.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.50 : 605.15 = 242.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.50/605.15 = 242.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.50x = 605.15 × 242.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.50x = 146,455.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,455.68/438.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.99

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