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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.84, 560.16 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.84, 560.16 and 240.24 is: 331.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.84 : 560.16 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.84/560.16 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.84x = 560.16 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.84x = 134,572.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,572.84/405.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.59

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