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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.83, 605.63 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.83, 605.63 and 242.34 is: 334.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.83 : 605.63 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.83/605.63 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.83x = 605.63 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.83x = 146,767.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,767.16/438.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.45

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