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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.44, 605.08 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.44, 605.08 and 241.98 is: 333.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.44 : 605.08 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.44/605.08 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.44x = 605.08 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.44x = 146,417.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,417.26/438.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.95

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