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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.40, 621.60 and 241.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.40, 621.60 and 241.60 is: 362.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.40 : 621.60 = 241.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.40/621.60 = 241.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.40x = 621.60 × 241.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.40x = 150,178.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,178.56/414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.40

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