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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.85, 550.29 and 241.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.85, 550.29 and 241.57 is: 333.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.85 : 550.29 = 241.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.85/550.29 = 241.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.85x = 550.29 × 241.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.85x = 132,932.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,932.05/398.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.29

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