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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.06, 534.97 and 240.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.06, 534.97 and 240.62 is: 331.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.06 : 534.97 = 240.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.06/534.97 = 240.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.06x = 534.97 × 240.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.06x = 128,724.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,724.48/388.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331.71

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