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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.76, 605.48 and 239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.76, 605.48 and 239.58 is: 330.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.76 : 605.48 = 239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.76/605.48 = 239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.76x = 605.48 × 239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.76x = 145,060.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,060.90/438.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.62

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