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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.48, 624.15 and 243.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.48, 624.15 and 243.27 is: 364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.48 : 624.15 = 243.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.48/624.15 = 243.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.48x = 624.15 × 243.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.48x = 151,836.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,836.97/416.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.58

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