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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.44, 545.48 and 240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.44, 545.48 and 240.08 is: 331.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.44 : 545.48 = 240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.44/545.48 = 240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.44x = 545.48 × 240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.44x = 130,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,958.84/395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.17

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