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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 437.95, 604.36 and 241.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 437.95, 604.36 and 241.46 is: 333.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    437.95 : 604.36 = 241.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    437.95/604.36 = 241.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    437.95x = 604.36 × 241.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    437.95x = 145,928.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,928.54/437.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.21

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