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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.91, 560.16 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.91, 560.16 and 240.21 is: 331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.91 : 560.16 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.91/560.16 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.91x = 560.16 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.91x = 134,553.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,553.23/405.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.49

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