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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.22, 604.70 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.22, 604.70 and 241.74 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.22 : 604.70 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.22/604.70 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.22x = 604.70 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.22x = 146,180.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,180.18/438.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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