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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.65, 573.48 and 240.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.65, 573.48 and 240.96 is: 332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.65 : 573.48 = 240.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.65/573.48 = 240.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.65x = 573.48 × 240.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.65x = 138,185.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,185.74/415.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.46

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