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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.40, 546.72 and 241.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.40, 546.72 and 241.12 is: 332.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.40 : 546.72 = 241.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.40/546.72 = 241.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.40x = 546.72 × 241.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.40x = 131,825.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,825.13/396.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.56

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