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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 575.41 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 575.41 and 242.32 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 575.41 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/575.41 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 575.41 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 139,429.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,429.87/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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