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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.66, 561.38 and 240.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.66, 561.38 and 240.82 is: 332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.66 : 561.38 = 240.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.66/561.38 = 240.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.66x = 561.38 × 240.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.66x = 135,191.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,191.53/406.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.44

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