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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.97, 605.77 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.97, 605.77 and 242.48 is: 334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.97 : 605.77 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.97/605.77 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.97x = 605.77 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.97x = 146,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,887.11/438.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.62

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