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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.91, 578.16 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.91, 578.16 and 241.88 is: 333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.91 : 578.16 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.91/578.16 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.91x = 578.16 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.91x = 139,842.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,842.45/418.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.83

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