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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.37, 573.18 and 240.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.37, 573.18 and 240.71 is: 332.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.37 : 573.18 = 240.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.37/573.18 = 240.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.37x = 573.18 × 240.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.37x = 137,970.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,970.16/415.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.16

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