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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 560.26 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 560.26 and 240.18 is: 331.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 560.26 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/560.26 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 560.26 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 134,563.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,563.25/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.47

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