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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.58, 606.39 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.58, 606.39 and 242.16 is: 362.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.58 : 606.39 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.58/606.39 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.58x = 606.39 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.58x = 146,843.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,843.40/404.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.95

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