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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.90, 605.67 and 242.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.90, 605.67 and 242.40 is: 334.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.90 : 605.67 = 242.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.90/605.67 = 242.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.90x = 605.67 × 242.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.90x = 146,815.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,815.77/438.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.51

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