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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.34, 573.20 and 240.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.34, 573.20 and 240.70 is: 332.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.34 : 573.20 = 240.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.34/573.20 = 240.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.34x = 573.20 × 240.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.34x = 137,969.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,969.24/415.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.18

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