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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.49, 623.70 and 242.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.49, 623.70 and 242.70 is: 363.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.49 : 623.70 = 242.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.49/623.70 = 242.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.49x = 623.70 × 242.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.49x = 151,371.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,371.99/416.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.45

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