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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 577.10 and 241.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 577.10 and 241.14 is: 332.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 577.10 = 241.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/577.10 = 241.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 577.10 × 241.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 139,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,162.50/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.80

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