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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.22, 574.26 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.22, 574.26 and 241.53 is: 333.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.22 : 574.26 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.22/574.26 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.22x = 574.26 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.22x = 138,703.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,703.62/416.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.24

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