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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.91, 575.39 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.91, 575.39 and 242.25 is: 334.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.91 : 575.39 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.91/575.39 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.91x = 575.39 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.91x = 139,387.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,387.02/416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.33

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