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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.93, 548.99 and 240.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.93, 548.99 and 240.44 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.93 : 548.99 = 240.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.93/548.99 = 240.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.93x = 548.99 × 240.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.93x = 131,999.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,999.16/397.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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