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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.00, 623.32 and 242.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.00, 623.32 and 242.81 is: 363.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.00 : 623.32 = 242.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.00/623.32 = 242.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.00x = 623.32 × 242.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.00x = 151,346.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,346.94/416.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.81

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