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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.47, 605.05 and 241.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.47, 605.05 and 241.99 is: 333.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.47 : 605.05 = 241.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.47/605.05 = 241.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.47x = 605.05 × 241.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.47x = 146,413.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,413.93/438.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.92

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