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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.67, 573.63 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.67, 573.63 and 240.98 is: 332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.67 : 573.63 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.67/573.63 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.67x = 573.63 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.67x = 138,233.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,233.36/415.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.56

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