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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.47, 549.88 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.47, 549.88 and 241.23 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.47 : 549.88 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.47/549.88 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.47x = 549.88 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.47x = 132,647.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,647.55/398.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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