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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.06, 576.88 and 240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.06, 576.88 and 240.97 is: 332.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.06 : 576.88 = 240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.06/576.88 = 240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.06x = 576.88 × 240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.06x = 139,010.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,010.77/418.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.51

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