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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.30, 623.21 and 242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.30, 623.21 and 242.31 is: 363.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.30 : 623.21 = 242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.30/623.21 = 242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.30x = 623.21 × 242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.30x = 151,010.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,010.02/415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.62

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