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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 395.98, 546.55 and 240.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 395.98, 546.55 and 240.86 is: 332.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    395.98 : 546.55 = 240.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    395.98/546.55 = 240.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    395.98x = 546.55 × 240.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    395.98x = 131,642.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,642.03/395.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.45

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