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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.59, 548.55 and 240.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.59, 548.55 and 240.15 is: 331.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.59 : 548.55 = 240.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.59/548.55 = 240.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.59x = 548.55 × 240.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.59x = 131,734.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,734.28/397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.33

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