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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.68, 607.18 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.68, 607.18 and 242.48 is: 363.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.68 : 607.18 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.68/607.18 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.68x = 607.18 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.68x = 147,229.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,229.01/404.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.82

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