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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.48, 607.64 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.48, 607.64 and 242.28 is: 363.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.48 : 607.64 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.48/607.64 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.48x = 607.64 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.48x = 147,217.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,217.81/404.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.97

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