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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.88, 550.36 and 241.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.88, 550.36 and 241.48 is: 333.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.88 : 550.36 = 241.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.88/550.36 = 241.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.88x = 550.36 × 241.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.88x = 132,900.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,900.93/398.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.19

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