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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.98, 575.40 and 242.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.98, 575.40 and 242.34 is: 334.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.98 : 575.40 = 242.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.98/575.40 = 242.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.98x = 575.40 × 242.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.98x = 139,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,442.44/416.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.41

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