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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.29, 549.48 and 240.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.29, 549.48 and 240.88 is: 332.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.29 : 549.48 = 240.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.29/549.48 = 240.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.29x = 549.48 × 240.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.29x = 132,358.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,358.74/398.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.32

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