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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.91, 605.68 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.91, 605.68 and 242.44 is: 334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.91 : 605.68 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.91/605.68 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.91x = 605.68 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.91x = 146,841.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,841.06/438.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.56

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