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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 604.62 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 604.62 and 241.64 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 604.62 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/604.62 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 604.62 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 146,101.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,101.89/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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