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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.19, 575.82 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.19, 575.82 and 240.22 is: 331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.19 : 575.82 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.19/575.82 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.19x = 575.82 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.19x = 138,323.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,323.48/417.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.56

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