- Since 4 is in the tenths place, 7.438 is between 7.4 and 7.5
- 7.45 is the midpoint between 7.4 (7.40) and 7.5 (7.50)
- As illustrated on the number line, 7.438 is less than the midpoint (7.45)
- Therefore, 7.438 rounded to the nearest tenth (one decimal place) = 7.4
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