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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.35, 604.88 and 241.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.35, 604.88 and 241.85 is: 333.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.35 : 604.88 = 241.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.35/604.88 = 241.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.35x = 604.88 × 241.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.35x = 146,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,290.83/438.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.73

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