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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 398.98, 550.57 and 241.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 398.98, 550.57 and 241.65 is: 333.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    398.98 : 550.57 = 241.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    398.98/550.57 = 241.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    398.98x = 550.57 × 241.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    398.98x = 133,045.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,045.24/398.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.46

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