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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.16, 577.11 and 241.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.16, 577.11 and 241.17 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.16 : 577.11 = 241.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.16/577.11 = 241.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.16x = 577.11 × 241.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.16x = 139,181.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,181.62/418.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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