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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.18, 604.71 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.18, 604.71 and 241.68 is: 333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.18 : 604.71 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.18/604.71 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.18x = 604.71 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.18x = 146,146.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,146.31/438.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.53

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