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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.21, 604.73 and 241.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.21, 604.73 and 241.73 is: 333.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.21 : 604.73 = 241.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.21/604.73 = 241.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.21x = 604.73 × 241.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.21x = 146,181.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,181.38/438.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.59

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