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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.70, 605.42 and 252.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.70, 605.42 and 252.21 is: 348.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.70 : 605.42 = 252.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.70/605.42 = 252.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.70x = 605.42 × 252.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.70x = 152,692.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,692.98/438.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.06

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