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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 408.82, 564.23 and 240.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 408.82, 564.23 and 240.80 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    408.82 : 564.23 = 240.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    408.82/564.23 = 240.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    408.82x = 564.23 × 240.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    408.82x = 135,864.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,864.36/408.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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