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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.63, 575.01 and 242.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.63, 575.01 and 242.07 is: 334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.63 : 575.01 = 242.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.63/575.01 = 242.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.63x = 575.01 × 242.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.63x = 139,192.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,192.67/416.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.09

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