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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.70, 550.13 and 241.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.70, 550.13 and 241.30 is: 332.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.70 : 550.13 = 241.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.70/550.13 = 241.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.70x = 550.13 × 241.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.70x = 132,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,746.37/398.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.95

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