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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.22, 608.50 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.22, 608.50 and 241.18 is: 361.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.22 : 608.50 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.22/608.50 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.22x = 608.50 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.22x = 146,758.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,758.88/406.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.28

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