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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.59, 605.26 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.59, 605.26 and 242.10 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.59 : 605.26 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.59/605.26 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.59x = 605.26 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.59x = 146,532.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,532.24/438.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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