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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 605.43 and 242.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 605.43 and 242.22 is: 334.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 605.43 = 242.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/605.43 = 242.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 605.43 × 242.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 146,649.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,649.52/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.27

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