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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.30, 604.86 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.30, 604.86 and 241.82 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.30 : 604.86 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.30/604.86 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.30x = 604.86 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.30x = 146,264.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,264.22/438.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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