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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.88, 575.28 and 242.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.88, 575.28 and 242.10 is: 334.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.88 : 575.28 = 242.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.88/575.28 = 242.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.88x = 575.28 × 242.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.88x = 139,275.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,275.29/416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.09

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