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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396, 546.48 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396, 546.48 and 240.78 is: 332.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396 : 546.48 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396/546.48 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396x = 546.48 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396x = 131,581.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,581.45/396
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.28

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