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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.48, 605.06 and 241.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.48, 605.06 and 241.98 is: 333.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.48 : 605.06 = 241.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.48/605.06 = 241.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.48x = 605.06 × 241.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.48x = 146,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,412.42/438.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.91

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