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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.92, 622.86 and 242.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.92, 622.86 and 242.04 is: 362.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.92 : 622.86 = 242.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.92/622.86 = 242.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.92x = 622.86 × 242.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.92x = 150,757.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,757.03/415.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.47

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