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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.14, 574.35 and 241.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.14, 574.35 and 241.45 is: 333.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.14 : 574.35 = 241.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.14/574.35 = 241.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.14x = 574.35 × 241.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.14x = 138,676.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,676.81/416.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.25

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