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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.21, 549.51 and 240.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.21, 549.51 and 240.97 is: 332.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.21 : 549.51 = 240.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.21/549.51 = 240.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.21x = 549.51 × 240.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.21x = 132,414.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,414.05/398.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.53

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