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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.11, 604.55 and 241.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.11, 604.55 and 241.58 is: 333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.11 : 604.55 = 241.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.11/604.55 = 241.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.11x = 604.55 × 241.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.11x = 146,042.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,042.96/438.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.35

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