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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.86, 605.64 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.86, 605.64 and 242.36 is: 334.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.86 : 605.64 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.86/605.64 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.86x = 605.64 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.86x = 146,782.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,782.91/438.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.46

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