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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.48, 546.96 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.48, 546.96 and 241.32 is: 332.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.48 : 546.96 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.48/546.96 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.48x = 546.96 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.48x = 131,992.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,992.39/396.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.91

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