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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.27, 604.83 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.27, 604.83 and 241.82 is: 333.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.27 : 604.83 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.27/604.83 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.27x = 604.83 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.27x = 146,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,259.99/438.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.72

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