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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 572.22 and 240.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 572.22 and 240.03 is: 331.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 572.22 = 240.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/572.22 = 240.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 572.22 × 240.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 137,349.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,349.97/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.30

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