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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.84, 573.98 and 241.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.84, 573.98 and 241.22 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.84 : 573.98 = 241.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.84/573.98 = 241.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.84x = 573.98 × 241.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.84x = 138,455.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,455.46/415.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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