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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.30, 606.44 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.30, 606.44 and 242.70 is: 364.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.30 : 606.44 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.30/606.44 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.30x = 606.44 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.30x = 147,181.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,181.77/404.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.05

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