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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.06, 574.12 and 241.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.06, 574.12 and 241.37 is: 333.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.06 : 574.12 = 241.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.06/574.12 = 241.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.06x = 574.12 × 241.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.06x = 138,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,575.34/416.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.07

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