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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.68, 575.04 and 242.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.68, 575.04 and 242.05 is: 334.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.68 : 575.04 = 242.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.68/575.04 = 242.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.68x = 575.04 × 242.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.68x = 139,188.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,188.43/416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.04

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