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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.62, 574.86 and 237.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.62, 574.86 and 237.16 is: 327.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.62 : 574.86 = 237.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.62/574.86 = 237.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.62x = 574.86 × 237.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.62x = 136,333.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,333.80/416.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.24

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