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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399, 550.46 and 241.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399, 550.46 and 241.54 is: 333.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399 : 550.46 = 241.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399/550.46 = 241.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399x = 550.46 × 241.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399x = 132,958.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,958.11/399
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.23

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