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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 622.96 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 622.96 and 242.10 is: 363.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 622.96 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/622.96 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 622.96 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 150,818.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,818.62/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.14

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