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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.22, 575.73 and 240.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.22, 575.73 and 240.19 is: 331.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.22 : 575.73 = 240.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.22/575.73 = 240.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.22x = 575.73 × 240.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.22x = 138,281.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,281.71/417.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.44

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