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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 573.08 and 240.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 573.08 and 240.69 is: 331.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 573.08 = 240.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/573.08 = 240.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 573.08 × 240.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 137,933.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,933.42/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.99

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