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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 417.23, 575.76 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 417.23, 575.76 and 240.23 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    417.23 : 575.76 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    417.23/575.76 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    417.23x = 575.76 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    417.23x = 138,311.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,311.95/417.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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