Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.50, 545.80 and 240.34
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 395.50, 545.80 and 240.34 is: 331.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
395.50 : 545.80 = 240.34 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
395.50/545.80 = 240.34/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
395.50x = 545.80 × 240.34 - Step 4: Simplify right side
395.50x = 131,177.57 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,177.57/395.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331.68
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