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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.29, 550.95 and 241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.29, 550.95 and 241.88 is: 333.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.29 : 550.95 = 241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.29/550.95 = 241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.29x = 550.95 × 241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.29x = 133,263.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,263.79/399.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.75

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