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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 387.61, 534.93 and 240.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 387.61, 534.93 and 240.21 is: 331.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    387.61 : 534.93 = 240.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    387.61/534.93 = 240.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    387.61x = 534.93 × 240.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    387.61x = 128,495.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,495.81/387.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.51

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