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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 573.04 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 573.04 and 240.80 is: 332.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 573.04 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/573.04 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 573.04 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 137,988.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,988.03/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.21

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