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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.50 : 545.80 = 240.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.50/545.80 = 240.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.50x = 545.80 × 240.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.50x = 131,177.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,177.57/395.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.68

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