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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.05, 604.49 and 241.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.05, 604.49 and 241.56 is: 333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.05 : 604.49 = 241.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.05/604.49 = 241.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.05x = 604.49 × 241.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.05x = 146,021.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,021.66/438.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.34

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