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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.98, 572.70 and 240.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.98, 572.70 and 240.32 is: 331.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.98 : 572.70 = 240.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.98/572.70 = 240.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.98x = 572.70 × 240.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.98x = 137,631.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,631.26/414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.66

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