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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.76, 548.92 and 242.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.76, 548.92 and 242.48 is: 334.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.76 : 548.92 = 242.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.76/548.92 = 242.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.76x = 548.92 × 242.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.76x = 133,102.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,102.12/397.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.63

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