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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.66, 573.66 and 240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.66, 573.66 and 240.97 is: 332.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.66 : 573.66 = 240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.66/573.66 = 240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.66x = 573.66 × 240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.66x = 138,234.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,234.85/415.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.57

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