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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.60, 545.94 and 240.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.60, 545.94 and 240.26 is: 331.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.60 : 545.94 = 240.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.60/545.94 = 240.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.60x = 545.94 × 240.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.60x = 131,167.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,167.54/395.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.57

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