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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.23, 604.74 and 241.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.23, 604.74 and 241.75 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.23 : 604.74 = 241.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.23/604.74 = 241.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.23x = 604.74 × 241.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.23x = 146,195.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,195.29/438.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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