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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.87, 572.45 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.87, 572.45 and 240.23 is: 331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.87 : 572.45 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.87/572.45 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.87x = 572.45 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.87x = 137,515.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,515.60/414.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.47

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