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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.33, 573.24 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.33, 573.24 and 240.67 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.33 : 573.24 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.33/573.24 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.33x = 573.24 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.33x = 137,961.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,961.67/415.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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