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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.54, 623.67 and 242.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.54, 623.67 and 242.50 is: 363.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.54 : 623.67 = 242.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.54/623.67 = 242.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.54x = 623.67 × 242.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.54x = 151,239.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,239.98/415.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.96

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