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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.44, 606.81 and 242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.44, 606.81 and 242.24 is: 363.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.44 : 606.81 = 242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.44/606.81 = 242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.44x = 606.81 × 242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.44x = 146,989.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,989.41/404.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.44

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