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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.38, 545.64 and 240.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.38, 545.64 and 240.13 is: 331.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.38 : 545.64 = 240.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.38/545.64 = 240.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.38x = 545.64 × 240.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.38x = 131,021.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,021.81/395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.39

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