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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.12, 621.86 and 241.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.12, 621.86 and 241.35 is: 361.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.12 : 621.86 = 241.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.12/621.86 = 241.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.12x = 621.86 × 241.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.12x = 150,085.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,085.91/415.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.55

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