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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.87, 572.55 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.87, 572.55 and 240.21 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.87 : 572.55 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.87/572.55 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.87x = 572.55 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.87x = 137,531.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,531.33/414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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