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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.69, 572.18 and 240

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.69, 572.18 and 240 is: 331.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.69 : 572.18 = 240 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.69/572.18 = 240/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.69x = 572.18 × 240
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.69x = 137,322
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,322/414.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.14

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