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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.86, 604.16 and 241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.86, 604.16 and 241.36 is: 333.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.86 : 604.16 = 241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.86/604.16 = 241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.86x = 604.16 × 241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.86x = 145,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,820.06/437.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.03

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