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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.96, 575.40 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.96, 575.40 and 242.28 is: 334.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.96 : 575.40 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.96/575.40 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.96x = 575.40 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.96x = 139,407.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,407.91/416.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.34

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