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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.96, 546.36 and 240.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.96, 546.36 and 240.72 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.96 : 546.36 = 240.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.96/546.36 = 240.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.96x = 546.36 × 240.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.96x = 131,519.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,519.78/395.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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