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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.13, 574.25 and 241.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.13, 574.25 and 241.57 is: 333.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.13 : 574.25 = 241.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.13/574.25 = 241.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.13x = 574.25 × 241.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.13x = 138,721.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,721.57/416.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.36

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