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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 605.29 and 242.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 605.29 and 242.13 is: 334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 605.29 = 242.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/605.29 = 242.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 605.29 × 242.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 146,557.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,557.66/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.13

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