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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.88, 623.16 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.88, 623.16 and 242.11 is: 362.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.88 : 623.16 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.88/623.16 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.88x = 623.16 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.88x = 150,869.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,869.55/415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.78

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