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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.83, 604.18 and 241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.83, 604.18 and 241.33 is: 333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.83 : 604.18 = 241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.83/604.18 = 241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.83x = 604.18 × 241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.83x = 145,806.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,806.76/437.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.02

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