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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 572.90 and 240.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 572.90 and 240.50 is: 331.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 572.90 = 240.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/572.90 = 240.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 572.90 × 240.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 137,782.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,782.45/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.88

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