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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388, 582.16 and 241.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388, 582.16 and 241.44 is: 362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388 : 582.16 = 241.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388/582.16 = 241.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388x = 582.16 × 241.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388x = 140,556.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,556.71/388
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.26

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