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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.30, 574.26 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.30, 574.26 and 241.64 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.30 : 574.26 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.30/574.26 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.30x = 574.26 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.30x = 138,764.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,764.19/416.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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