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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.88, 605.62 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.88, 605.62 and 242.38 is: 334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.88 : 605.62 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.88/605.62 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.88x = 605.62 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.88x = 146,790.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,790.18/438.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.47

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