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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.10, 604.58 and 241.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.10, 604.58 and 241.62 is: 333.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.10 : 604.58 = 241.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.10/604.58 = 241.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.10x = 604.58 × 241.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.10x = 146,074.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,074.39/438.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.43

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