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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 573.36 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 573.36 and 240.82 is: 332.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 573.36 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/573.36 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 573.36 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 138,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,076.56/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.35

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