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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.50, 545.82 and 240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.50, 545.82 and 240.28 is: 331.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.50 : 545.82 = 240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.50/545.82 = 240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.50x = 545.82 × 240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.50x = 131,149.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,149.63/395.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.60

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