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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.15, 572.70 and 249.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.15, 572.70 and 249.33 is: 343.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.15 : 572.70 = 249.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.15/572.70 = 249.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.15x = 572.70 × 249.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.15x = 142,791.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,791.29/415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.95

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