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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.96, 560.36 and 240.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.96, 560.36 and 240.20 is: 331.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.96 : 560.36 = 240.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.96/560.36 = 240.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.96x = 560.36 × 240.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.96x = 134,598.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,598.47/405.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.56

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