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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.17, 604.66 and 241.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.17, 604.66 and 241.69 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.17 : 604.66 = 241.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.17/604.66 = 241.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.17x = 604.66 × 241.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.17x = 146,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,137.25/438.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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