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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.33, 573.02 and 240.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.33, 573.02 and 240.68 is: 332.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.33 : 573.02 = 240.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.33/573.02 = 240.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.33x = 573.02 × 240.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.33x = 137,914.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,914.45/415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.06

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