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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.45, 605.04 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.45, 605.04 and 241.98 is: 333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.45 : 605.04 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.45/605.04 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.45x = 605.04 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.45x = 146,407.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,407.58/438.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.92

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