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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.91, 572.45 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.91, 572.45 and 240.22 is: 331.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.91 : 572.45 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.91/572.45 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.91x = 572.45 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.91x = 137,514.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,514.80/414.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.43

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