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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.48, 545.48 and 240.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.48, 545.48 and 240.24 is: 331.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.48 : 545.48 = 240.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.48/545.48 = 240.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.48x = 545.48 × 240.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.48x = 131,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,046.12/395.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.36

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