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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.53, 605.16 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.53, 605.16 and 242.06 is: 334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.53 : 605.16 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.53/605.16 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.53x = 605.16 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.53x = 146,485.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,485.03/438.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.04

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