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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.59, 605.27 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.59, 605.27 and 242.11 is: 334.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.59 : 605.27 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.59/605.27 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.59x = 605.27 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.59x = 146,541.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,541.92/438.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.12

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