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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.60, 549.95 and 241.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.60, 549.95 and 241.20 is: 332.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.60 : 549.95 = 241.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.60/549.95 = 241.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.60x = 549.95 × 241.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.60x = 132,647.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,647.94/398.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.78

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