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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.33, 604.87 and 241.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.33, 604.87 and 241.83 is: 333.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.33 : 604.87 = 241.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.33/604.87 = 241.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.33x = 604.87 × 241.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.33x = 146,275.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,275.71/438.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.71

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