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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.14, 572.67 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.14, 572.67 and 240.42 is: 331.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.14 : 572.67 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.14/572.67 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.14x = 572.67 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.14x = 137,681.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,681.32/415.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.65

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