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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.36, 573.06 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.36, 573.06 and 240.58 is: 331.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.36 : 573.06 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.36/573.06 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.36x = 573.06 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.36x = 137,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,866.77/415.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.92

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