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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 572.40 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 572.40 and 240.18 is: 331.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 572.40 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/572.40 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 572.40 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 137,479.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,479.03/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.45

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