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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 604.22 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 604.22 and 241.37 is: 333.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 604.22 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/604.22 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 604.22 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 145,841.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,841.49/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.08

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