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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.69, 623.33 and 242.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.69, 623.33 and 242.42 is: 363.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.69 : 623.33 = 242.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.69/623.33 = 242.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.69x = 623.33 × 242.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.69x = 151,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,107.66/415.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.51

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