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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 605.63 and 242.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 605.63 and 242.37 is: 334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 605.63 = 242.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/605.63 = 242.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 605.63 × 242.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 146,786.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,786.54/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.47

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