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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.64, 546.12 and 240.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.64, 546.12 and 240.39 is: 331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.64 : 546.12 = 240.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.64/546.12 = 240.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.64x = 546.12 × 240.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.64x = 131,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,281.79/395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.82

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