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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.98, 574.05 and 241.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.98, 574.05 and 241.38 is: 333.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.98 : 574.05 = 241.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.98/574.05 = 241.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.98x = 574.05 × 241.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.98x = 138,564.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,564.19/415.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.10

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