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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.76, 550.29 and 241.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.76, 550.29 and 241.47 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.76 : 550.29 = 241.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.76/550.29 = 241.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.76x = 550.29 × 241.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.76x = 132,878.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,878.53/398.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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