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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.25, 604.80 and 241.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.25, 604.80 and 241.78 is: 333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.25 : 604.80 = 241.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.25/604.80 = 241.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.25x = 604.80 × 241.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.25x = 146,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,228.54/438.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.66

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