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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.08, 572.88 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.08, 572.88 and 240.45 is: 331.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.08 : 572.88 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.08/572.88 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.08x = 572.88 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.08x = 137,749.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,749.00/415.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.86

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