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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.12, 549.35 and 240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.12, 549.35 and 240.73 is: 332.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.12 : 549.35 = 240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.12/549.35 = 240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.12x = 549.35 × 240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.12x = 132,242.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,242.45/398.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.17

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