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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.16, 549.31 and 240.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.16, 549.31 and 240.75 is: 332.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.16 : 549.31 = 240.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.16/549.31 = 240.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.16x = 549.31 × 240.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.16x = 132,246.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,246.38/398.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.14

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