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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 573.70 and 241.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 573.70 and 241.16 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 573.70 = 241.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/573.70 = 241.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 573.70 × 241.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 138,353.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,353.49/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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