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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.02, 535.50 and 240.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.02, 535.50 and 240.66 is: 332.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.02 : 535.50 = 240.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.02/535.50 = 240.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.02x = 535.50 × 240.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.02x = 128,873.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,873.43/388.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.13

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