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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.31, 563.49 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.31, 563.49 and 240.23 is: 331.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.31 : 563.49 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.31/563.49 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.31x = 563.49 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.31x = 135,368.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,368.61/408.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.54

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