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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 605.73 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 605.73 and 242.48 is: 334.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 605.73 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/605.73 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 605.73 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 146,877.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,877.41/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.61

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