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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.15, 624.39 and 242.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.15, 624.39 and 242.90 is: 364.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.15 : 624.39 = 242.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.15/624.39 = 242.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.15x = 624.39 × 242.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.15x = 151,664.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,664.01/416.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.44

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