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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.71, 572.28 and 240.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.71, 572.28 and 240.11 is: 331.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.71 : 572.28 = 240.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.71/572.28 = 240.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.71x = 572.28 × 240.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.71x = 137,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,410.15/414.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.34

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