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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.34, 574.50 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.34, 574.50 and 241.68 is: 333.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.34 : 574.50 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.34/574.50 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.34x = 574.50 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.34x = 138,845.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,845.16/416.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.49

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