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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.30, 550.86 and 241.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.30, 550.86 and 241.86 is: 333.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.30 : 550.86 = 241.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.30/550.86 = 241.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.30x = 550.86 × 241.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.30x = 133,231.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,231.00/399.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.66

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