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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 560.21 and 240.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 560.21 and 240.38 is: 331.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 560.21 = 240.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/560.21 = 240.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 560.21 × 240.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 134,659.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,659.28/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.55

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