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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.72, 575.10 and 242

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.72, 575.10 and 242 is: 333.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.72 : 575.10 = 242 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.72/575.10 = 242/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.72x = 575.10 × 242
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.72x = 139,174.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,174.20/416.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.98

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