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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.13, 604.61 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.13, 604.61 and 241.66 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.13 : 604.61 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.13/604.61 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.13x = 604.61 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.13x = 146,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,110.05/438.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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