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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.22, 573.03 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.22, 573.03 and 240.56 is: 332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.22 : 573.03 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.22/573.03 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.22x = 573.03 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.22x = 137,851.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,851.28/415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.00

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