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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 572.64 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 572.64 and 240.32 is: 331.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 572.64 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/572.64 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 572.64 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 137,616.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,616.84/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.64

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