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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.06, 604.50 and 241.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.06, 604.50 and 241.57 is: 333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.06 : 604.50 = 241.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.06/604.50 = 241.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.06x = 604.50 × 241.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.06x = 146,028.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,028.91/438.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.35

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