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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.71, 605.43 and 247.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.71, 605.43 and 247.08 is: 340.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.71 : 605.43 = 247.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.71/605.43 = 247.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.71x = 605.43 × 247.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.71x = 149,589.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,589.64/438.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.98

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