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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.09, 574.31 and 241.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.09, 574.31 and 241.49 is: 333.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.09 : 574.31 = 241.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.09/574.31 = 241.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.09x = 574.31 × 241.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.09x = 138,687.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,687.85/416.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.32

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