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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 404.84, 606.62 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 404.84, 606.62 and 242.32 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    404.84 : 606.62 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    404.84/606.62 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    404.84x = 606.62 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    404.84x = 146,996.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,996.16/404.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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