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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.92, 604.31 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.92, 604.31 and 241.44 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.92 : 604.31 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.92/604.31 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.92x = 604.31 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.92x = 145,904.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,904.61/437.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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