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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.72, 605.43 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.72, 605.43 and 239.56 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.72 : 605.43 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.72/605.43 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.72x = 605.43 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.72x = 145,035.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,035.30/438.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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