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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.95, 605.68 and 242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.95, 605.68 and 242.46 is: 334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.95 : 605.68 = 242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.95/605.68 = 242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.95x = 605.68 × 242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.95x = 146,852.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,852.57/438.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.55

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