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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.22, 605.39 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.22, 605.39 and 241.55 is: 361.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.22 : 605.39 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.22/605.39 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.22x = 605.39 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.22x = 146,228.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,228.93/404.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.76

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