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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.44, 549.85 and 241.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.44, 549.85 and 241.04 is: 332.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.44 : 549.85 = 241.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.44/549.85 = 241.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.44x = 549.85 × 241.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.44x = 132,536.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,536.29/398.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.64

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