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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.82, 609.22 and 241.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.82, 609.22 and 241.89 is: 362.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.82 : 609.22 = 241.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.82/609.22 = 241.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.82x = 609.22 × 241.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.82x = 147,362.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,362.24/406.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.23

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