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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.03, 560.33 and 240.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.03, 560.33 and 240.22 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.03 : 560.33 = 240.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.03/560.33 = 240.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.03x = 560.33 × 240.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.03x = 134,601.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,601.27/406.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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