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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.87, 604.22 and 241.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.87, 604.22 and 241.34 is: 333.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.87 : 604.22 = 241.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.87/604.22 = 241.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.87x = 604.22 × 241.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.87x = 145,818.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,818.23/437.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.02

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