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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 572.46 and 240.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 572.46 and 240.14 is: 331.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 572.46 = 240.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/572.46 = 240.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 572.46 × 240.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 137,470.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,470.54/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.41

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