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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.00, 604.47 and 241.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.00, 604.47 and 241.51 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.00 : 604.47 = 241.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.00/604.47 = 241.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.00x = 604.47 × 241.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.00x = 145,987.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,987.06/438.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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