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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.51, 534.84 and 240.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.51, 534.84 and 240.18 is: 331.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.51 : 534.84 = 240.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.51/534.84 = 240.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.51x = 534.84 × 240.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.51x = 128,457.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,457.87/387.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.50

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