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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.66, 605.35 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.66, 605.35 and 242.17 is: 334.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.66 : 605.35 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.66/605.35 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.66x = 605.35 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.66x = 146,597.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,597.61/438.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.19

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