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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.18, 574.32 and 241.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.18, 574.32 and 241.52 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.18 : 574.32 = 241.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.18/574.32 = 241.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.18x = 574.32 × 241.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.18x = 138,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,709.77/416.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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