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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.96, 624.31 and 242.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.96, 624.31 and 242.39 is: 363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.96 : 624.31 = 242.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.96/624.31 = 242.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.96x = 624.31 × 242.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.96x = 151,324.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,324.82/415.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.80

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