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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.72, 561.48 and 240.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.72, 561.48 and 240.98 is: 332.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.72 : 561.48 = 240.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.72/561.48 = 240.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.72x = 561.48 × 240.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.72x = 135,305.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,305.45/406.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.67

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