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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.75, 605.51 and 242.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.75, 605.51 and 242.30 is: 334.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.75 : 605.51 = 242.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.75/605.51 = 242.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.75x = 605.51 × 242.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.75x = 146,713.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,713.86/438.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.39

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