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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.37, 604.96 and 241.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.37, 604.96 and 241.90 is: 333.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.37 : 604.96 = 241.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.37/604.96 = 241.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.37x = 604.96 × 241.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.37x = 146,337.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,337.71/438.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.82

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