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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.05, 534.96 and 240.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.05, 534.96 and 240.59 is: 331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.05 : 534.96 = 240.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.05/534.96 = 240.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.05x = 534.96 × 240.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.05x = 128,703.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,703.35/388.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.67

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