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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.06, 546.39 and 240.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.06, 546.39 and 240.78 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.06 : 546.39 = 240.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.06/546.39 = 240.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.06x = 546.39 × 240.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.06x = 131,559.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,559.78/396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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