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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 573.24 and 240.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 573.24 and 240.76 is: 332.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 573.24 = 240.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/573.24 = 240.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 573.24 × 240.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 138,013.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,013.26/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.31

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