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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.22, 623.34 and 242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.22, 623.34 and 242.52 is: 363.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.22 : 623.34 = 242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.22/623.34 = 242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.22x = 623.34 × 242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.22x = 151,172.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,172.42/416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.20

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