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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.60, 550.05 and 241.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.60, 550.05 and 241.23 is: 332.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.60 : 550.05 = 241.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.60/550.05 = 241.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.60x = 550.05 × 241.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.60x = 132,688.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,688.56/398.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.89

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