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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.47, 573.31 and 240.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.47, 573.31 and 240.83 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.47 : 573.31 = 240.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.47/573.31 = 240.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.47x = 573.31 × 240.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.47x = 138,070.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,070.25/415.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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