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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.80, 559.98 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.80, 559.98 and 240.02 is: 331.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.80 : 559.98 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.80/559.98 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.80x = 559.98 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.80x = 134,403.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,403.60/405.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.21

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