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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.73, 605.44 and 239.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.73, 605.44 and 239.56 is: 330.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.73 : 605.44 = 239.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.73/605.44 = 239.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.73x = 605.44 × 239.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.73x = 145,039.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,039.21/438.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.59

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