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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.83, 572.33 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.83, 572.33 and 240.18 is: 331.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.83 : 572.33 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.83/572.33 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.83x = 572.33 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.83x = 137,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,461.02/414.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.37

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