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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.42, 549.84 and 241.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.42, 549.84 and 241.08 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.42 : 549.84 = 241.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.42/549.84 = 241.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.42x = 549.84 × 241.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.42x = 132,555.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,555.43/398.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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