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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.48, 561.14 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.48, 561.14 and 240.74 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.48 : 561.14 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.48/561.14 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.48x = 561.14 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.48x = 135,088.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,088.84/406.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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