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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.92, 547.68 and 241.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.92, 547.68 and 241.64 is: 333.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.92 : 547.68 = 241.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.92/547.68 = 241.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.92x = 547.68 × 241.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.92x = 132,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,341.40/396.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.42

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