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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 572.96 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 572.96 and 240.56 is: 331.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 572.96 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/572.96 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 572.96 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 137,831.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,831.26/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.96

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