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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.18, 545.19 and 240.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.18, 545.19 and 240.02 is: 331.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.18 : 545.19 = 240.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.18/545.19 = 240.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.18x = 545.19 × 240.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.18x = 130,856.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,856.50/395.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.13

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