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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.48, 549.91 and 241.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.48, 549.91 and 241.09 is: 332.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.48 : 549.91 = 241.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.48/549.91 = 241.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.48x = 549.91 × 241.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.48x = 132,578.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,578.18/398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.71

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