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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.15, 604.62 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.15, 604.62 and 241.66 is: 333.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.15 : 604.62 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.15/604.62 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.15x = 604.62 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.15x = 146,112.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,112.47/438.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.48

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