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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.99, 624.45 and 243.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.99, 624.45 and 243.20 is: 364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.99 : 624.45 = 243.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.99/624.45 = 243.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.99x = 624.45 × 243.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.99x = 151,866.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,866.24/416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.20

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