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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.03, 604.49 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.03, 604.49 and 241.52 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.03 : 604.49 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.03/604.49 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.03x = 604.49 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.03x = 145,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,992.19/438.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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