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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.41, 534.63 and 240.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.41, 534.63 and 240.23 is: 331.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.41 : 534.63 = 240.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.41/534.63 = 240.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.41x = 534.63 × 240.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.41x = 128,431.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,431.49/387.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.52

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