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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.95, 575.42 and 242.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.95, 575.42 and 242.32 is: 334.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.95 : 575.42 = 242.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.95/575.42 = 242.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.95x = 575.42 × 242.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.95x = 139,435.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,435.77/416.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.42

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