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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.99, 622.95 and 242.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.99, 622.95 and 242.20 is: 362.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.99 : 622.95 = 242.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.99/622.95 = 242.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.99x = 622.95 × 242.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.99x = 150,878.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,878.49/415.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.70

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