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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.66, 574.87 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.66, 574.87 and 241.97 is: 333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.66 : 574.87 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.66/574.87 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.66x = 574.87 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.66x = 139,100.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,100.08/416.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.85

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