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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.46, 605.04 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.46, 605.04 and 241.93 is: 333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.46 : 605.04 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.46/605.04 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.46x = 605.04 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.46x = 146,377.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,377.33/438.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.84

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