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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.33, 572.97 and 240.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.33, 572.97 and 240.55 is: 331.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.33 : 572.97 = 240.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.33/572.97 = 240.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.33x = 572.97 × 240.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.33x = 137,827.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,827.93/415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.85

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