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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.24, 575.76 and 242.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.24, 575.76 and 242.56 is: 334.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.24 : 575.76 = 242.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.24/575.76 = 242.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.24x = 575.76 × 242.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.24x = 139,656.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,656.35/417.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.71

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