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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.78, 548.94 and 240.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.78, 548.94 and 240.43 is: 331.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.78 : 548.94 = 240.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.78/548.94 = 240.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.78x = 548.94 × 240.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.78x = 131,981.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,981.64/397.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.80

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