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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.46, 606.06 and 242.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.46, 606.06 and 242.06 is: 362.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.46 : 606.06 = 242.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.46/606.06 = 242.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.46x = 606.06 × 242.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.46x = 146,702.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,702.88/404.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.71

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