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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.08, 610.56 and 242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.08, 610.56 and 242.93 is: 363.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.08 : 610.56 = 242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.08/610.56 = 242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.08x = 610.56 × 242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.08x = 148,320.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,320.29/408.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.46

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