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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.82, 550.47 and 241.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.82, 550.47 and 241.50 is: 333.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.82 : 550.47 = 241.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.82/550.47 = 241.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.82x = 550.47 × 241.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.82x = 132,938.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,938.51/398.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.33

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