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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.39, 573.30 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.39, 573.30 and 240.82 is: 332.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.39 : 573.30 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.39/573.30 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.39x = 573.30 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.39x = 138,062.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,062.11/415.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.37

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