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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.80, 575.04 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.80, 575.04 and 242.16 is: 334.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.80 : 575.04 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.80/575.04 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.80x = 575.04 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.80x = 139,251.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,251.69/416.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.10

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