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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 399.98, 552.04 and 240.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 399.98, 552.04 and 240.42 is: 331.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    399.98 : 552.04 = 240.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    399.98/552.04 = 240.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    399.98x = 552.04 × 240.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    399.98x = 132,719.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,719.48/399.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.82

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