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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.94, 575.43 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.94, 575.43 and 242.25 is: 334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.94 : 575.43 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.94/575.43 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.94x = 575.43 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.94x = 139,397.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,397.92/416.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.34

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