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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.19, 604.72 and 241.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.19, 604.72 and 241.69 is: 333.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.19 : 604.72 = 241.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.19/604.72 = 241.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.19x = 604.72 × 241.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.19x = 146,153.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,153.57/438.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.54

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