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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.07, 572.60 and 240.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.07, 572.60 and 240.30 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.07 : 572.60 = 240.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.07/572.60 = 240.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.07x = 572.60 × 240.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.07x = 137,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,594.58/415.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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