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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.48, 621.12 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.48, 621.12 and 243.12 is: 364.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.48 : 621.12 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.48/621.12 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.48x = 621.12 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.48x = 151,006.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,006.69/414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.33

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