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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.57, 605.18 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.57, 605.18 and 242.07 is: 334.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.57 : 605.18 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.57/605.18 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.57x = 605.18 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.57x = 146,494.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,494.71/438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.03

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