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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.89, 573.93 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.89, 573.93 and 241.23 is: 332.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.89 : 573.93 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.89/573.93 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.89x = 573.93 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.89x = 138,449.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,449.13/415.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.90

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