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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.92, 546.30 and 240.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.92, 546.30 and 240.64 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.92 : 546.30 = 240.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.92/546.30 = 240.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.92x = 546.30 × 240.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.92x = 131,461.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,461.63/395.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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