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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 604.65 and 241.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 604.65 and 241.67 is: 333.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 604.65 = 241.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/604.65 = 241.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 604.65 × 241.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 146,122.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,122.74/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.51

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