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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.57, 605.21 and 242.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.57, 605.21 and 242.09 is: 334.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.57 : 605.21 = 242.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.57/605.21 = 242.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.57x = 605.21 × 242.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.57x = 146,515.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,515.29/438.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.08

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