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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.05, 549.19 and 240.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.05, 549.19 and 240.74 is: 332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.05 : 549.19 = 240.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.05/549.19 = 240.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.05x = 549.19 × 240.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.05x = 132,212.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,212.00/398.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.15

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