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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 535.44 and 240.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 535.44 and 240.56 is: 331.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 535.44 = 240.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/535.44 = 240.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 535.44 × 240.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 128,805.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,805.45/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.97

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