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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.42, 606.83 and 242.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.42, 606.83 and 242.01 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.42 : 606.83 = 242.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.42/606.83 = 242.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.42x = 606.83 × 242.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.42x = 146,857.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,857.72/404.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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