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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.70, 573.45 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.70, 573.45 and 240.98 is: 332.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.70 : 573.45 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.70/573.45 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.70x = 573.45 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.70x = 138,189.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,189.98/415.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.43

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