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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.29, 604.85 and 241.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.29, 604.85 and 241.79 is: 333.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.29 : 604.85 = 241.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.29/604.85 = 241.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.29x = 604.85 × 241.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.29x = 146,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,242.45/438.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.67

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