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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.84, 605.58 and 242.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.84, 605.58 and 242.33 is: 334.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.84 : 605.58 = 242.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.84/605.58 = 242.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.84x = 605.58 × 242.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.84x = 146,747.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,747.17/438.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.40

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