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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.91, 550.51 and 241.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.91, 550.51 and 241.55 is: 333.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.91 : 550.51 = 241.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.91/550.51 = 241.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.91x = 550.51 × 241.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.91x = 132,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,975.69/398.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.35

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