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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.62, 605.32 and 242.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.62, 605.32 and 242.14 is: 334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.62 : 605.32 = 242.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.62/605.32 = 242.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.62x = 605.32 × 242.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.62x = 146,572.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,572.18/438.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.17

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