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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.29, 550.80 and 241.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.29, 550.80 and 241.82 is: 333.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.29 : 550.80 = 241.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.29/550.80 = 241.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.29x = 550.80 × 241.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.29x = 133,194.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,194.46/399.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.58

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