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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416, 624.48 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416, 624.48 and 242.80 is: 364.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416 : 624.48 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416/624.48 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416x = 624.48 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416x = 151,619.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,619.41/416
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.47

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