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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.65, 574.86 and 241.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.65, 574.86 and 241.96 is: 333.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.65 : 574.86 = 241.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.65/574.86 = 241.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.65x = 574.86 × 241.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.65x = 139,093.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,093.13/416.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.84

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