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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.16, 574.18 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.16, 574.18 and 241.47 is: 333.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.16 : 574.18 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.16/574.18 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.16x = 574.18 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.16x = 138,646.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,646.75/416.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.16

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