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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 406.96, 561.64 and 241.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 406.96, 561.64 and 241.18 is: 332.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    406.96 : 561.64 = 241.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    406.96/561.64 = 241.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    406.96x = 561.64 × 241.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    406.96x = 135,456.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,456.34/406.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.85

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