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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.64, 605.34 and 242.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.64, 605.34 and 242.15 is: 334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.64 : 605.34 = 242.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.64/605.34 = 242.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.64x = 605.34 × 242.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.64x = 146,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,583.08/438.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.18

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