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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.93, 605.71 and 242.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.93, 605.71 and 242.44 is: 334.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.93 : 605.71 = 242.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.93/605.71 = 242.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.93x = 605.71 × 242.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.93x = 146,848.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,848.33/438.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.56

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