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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388.09, 535.43 and 240.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388.09, 535.43 and 240.67 is: 332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388.09 : 535.43 = 240.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388.09/535.43 = 240.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388.09x = 535.43 × 240.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388.09x = 128,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,858.06/388.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.04

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