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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.41, 548.70 and 242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.41, 548.70 and 242.25 is: 334.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.41 : 548.70 = 242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.41/548.70 = 242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.41x = 548.70 × 242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.41x = 132,922.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,922.58/397.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.47

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