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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.64, 572.22 and 240.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.64, 572.22 and 240.04 is: 331.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.64 : 572.22 = 240.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.64/572.22 = 240.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.64x = 572.22 × 240.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.64x = 137,355.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,355.69/414.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.26

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