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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.71, 604.07 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.71, 604.07 and 241.23 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.71 : 604.07 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.71/604.07 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.71x = 604.07 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.71x = 145,719.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,719.81/437.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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