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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.67, 561.11 and 240.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.67, 561.11 and 240.92 is: 332.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.67 : 561.11 = 240.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.67/561.11 = 240.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.67x = 561.11 × 240.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.67x = 135,182.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,182.82/406.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.42

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