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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.50, 623.63 and 242.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.50, 623.63 and 242.36 is: 363.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.50 : 623.63 = 242.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.50/623.63 = 242.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.50x = 623.63 × 242.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.50x = 151,142.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,142.97/415.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.76

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