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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.91, 605.72 and 242.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.91, 605.72 and 242.41 is: 334.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.91 : 605.72 = 242.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.91/605.72 = 242.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.91x = 605.72 × 242.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.91x = 146,832.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,832.59/438.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.54

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