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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.97, 605.78 and 242.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.97, 605.78 and 242.51 is: 334.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.97 : 605.78 = 242.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.97/605.78 = 242.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.97x = 605.78 × 242.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.97x = 146,906.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,906.50/438.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.67

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