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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.91, 572.66 and 240.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.91, 572.66 and 240.25 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.91 : 572.66 = 240.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.91/572.66 = 240.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.91x = 572.66 × 240.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.91x = 137,580.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,580.36/414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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