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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.69, 605.37 and 242.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.69, 605.37 and 242.21 is: 334.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.69 : 605.37 = 242.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.69/605.37 = 242.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.69x = 605.37 × 242.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.69x = 146,623.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,623.64/438.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.23

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