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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 623.46 and 242.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 623.46 and 242.78 is: 363.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 623.46 = 242.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/623.46 = 242.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 623.46 × 242.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 151,363.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,363.62/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.80

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