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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.82, 575.20 and 242.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.82, 575.20 and 242.16 is: 334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.82 : 575.20 = 242.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.82/575.20 = 242.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.82x = 575.20 × 242.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.82x = 139,290.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,290.43/416.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.17

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