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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 604.53 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 604.53 and 241.59 is: 333.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 604.53 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/604.53 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 604.53 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 146,048.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,048.40/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.40

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