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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 605.05 and 241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 605.05 and 241.96 is: 333.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 605.05 = 241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/605.05 = 241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 605.05 × 241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 146,397.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,397.90/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.91

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