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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.11, 572.87 and 240.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.11, 572.87 and 240.45 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.11 : 572.87 = 240.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.11/572.87 = 240.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.11x = 572.87 × 240.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.11x = 137,746.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,746.59/415.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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