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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.16, 560.51 and 240.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.16, 560.51 and 240.46 is: 331.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.16 : 560.51 = 240.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.16/560.51 = 240.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.16x = 560.51 × 240.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.16x = 134,777.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,777.63/406.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.83

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