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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.06, 611.22 and 245.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.06, 611.22 and 245.22 is: 367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.06 : 611.22 = 245.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.06/611.22 = 245.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.06x = 611.22 × 245.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.06x = 149,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,883.37/408.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.31

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