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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.14, 604.64 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.14, 604.64 and 241.65 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.14 : 604.64 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.14/604.64 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.14x = 604.64 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.14x = 146,111.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,111.86/438.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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