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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.12, 574.44 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.12, 574.44 and 241.44 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.12 : 574.44 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.12/574.44 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.12x = 574.44 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.12x = 138,692.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,692.79/416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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