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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.54, 605.19 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.54, 605.19 and 242.04 is: 334.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.54 : 605.19 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.54/605.19 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.54x = 605.19 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.54x = 146,480.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,480.19/438.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.02

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