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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 622.51 and 242.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 622.51 and 242.17 is: 362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 622.51 = 242.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/622.51 = 242.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 622.51 × 242.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 150,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,751.09/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.60

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